Oct 8

On Politics: What is political writing?

In What is literature? (1948) Jean-Paul Sartre argued that writers and artists have a responsibility to engage with political and social realities. But is it still possible for writers to have political agency in a culture that instantly commodifies ideas? Lea Ypi, a professor of ... Show More

57 m

Oct 6

Fascism in a time of AI

Since Trump first took office in 2016 there has been a debate on the left as to whether he and other authoritarian right-wing leaders, such as Viktor Orbán and Narendra Modi, should be described as fascist. Some have dismissed the label as rhetorical excess, while others have cho ... Show More

54m 26s

Oct 1

An Alternative History of the Microphone

The first microphones were invented in the 1870s as components for telephones. By the 1930s, politicians as unalike as FDR and Hitler were using microphones as both audio devices and visual props for projecting power. The history of the microphone often focuses on its function as ... Show More

47m 19s

Jan 2021

Self-Deprecating Humor/How To Love Yourself

We talk about the issues with self-deprecating humor, why it's toxic, and give an alternative to it. We also discuss how to love yourself and the habits needed in order to achieve self-love. Enjoy! If you want to see how we prepared for this episode go to teenagertherapypodcast.c ... Show More

31m 12s

Mar 2024

Adam Phillips & Hermione Lee: On Giving Up

‘Our history of giving up – that is to say, our attitude towards it, our obsession with it, our disavowal of its significance – may be a clue to something we should really call our histories and not our selves’, wrote Adam Phillips in a 2022 LRB piece, ‘On Giving Up’. Now develop ... Show More

52m 51s

Jun 2024

self-esteem & body-image: soft girl summer

podmothers sephy & wing enter the chat: spiralling on self-hatred, self-esteem, fomo, seasonal transitions, and mourning your past self. ✷ shop ✷ <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/61b9f3e533f31d0014e4335e/shows/5f905039a052757f216a7fca/epi ... Show More

1 h

Jun 2015

Ep #65: Self-Loathing

On this episode of The Life Coach School, we once more take a deep look within ourselves and tackle the topic that many don’t like to talk about - self-loathing. Listen in for some practical advice and exercises you can start using today to help you find out more about yourself a ... Show More

30m 50s

Aug 2023

self-hatred & hating life

Do you hate yourself? Do you feel pessimistic about life? Are you constantly wondering why you're so harsh on yourself even when you know you don't deserve it? In this episode, we talk about self-hatred and how to continue forward when everything feels pointless. News! Kayla and ... Show More

42m 9s

Sep 2023

Don't Talk Yourself Down: Monday Motivation

For today's Monday Motivation Adrienne discusses why we need to not be so self-deprecating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4m 11s

Dec 2022

Dr. Phil discusses defining how you want to present yourself in this world

Dr. Phil discusses defining how you want to present yourself in this world and the most important thing to ask yourself if you feel inferior to others.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1m 35s

Mar 2018

Is Civilisation Crumbling? with Adam Curtis

A look back at one of the first and most memorable Under The Skin episodes with filmmaker Adam Curtis about the rise of individualism, where real power lies, and whether we really want change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 17m

Oct 2019

#172 — Among the Deplorables

Sam Harris speaks with Andrew Marantz about his book "Antisocial: Online Extremists, Techno-Utopians, and the Hijacking of the American Conversation." They discuss the effect of social media on politics, the distinction between publishers and platforms, the problem of guilt by ... Show More

51m 31s

Adam Phillips: Against Self-Criticism