Has society progressed past the need for waiting? In the time of smartphones and their 24/7 carousels of distraction, the liminal agony of waiting seems like a thing of the past. In episode 57 of Overthink, Ellie and David explore waiting as a persistent mood of existence. Why do we flee waiting? How can waiting be an active, liberatory act rather than somet ... Show More
Jan 13
Closer Look: Marcuse, One-Dimensional Man
How do new forms of social control under capitalism foreclose the possibility of social critique? In episode 156 of Overthink, Ellie and David take a deep dive into Herbert Marcuse’s 1964 classic, One-Dimensional Man. Marcuse analyzes how 1950s conformism narrows the private spac ... Show More
58m 33s
Dec 30
Living With Men with Manon Garcia
Content warning: this episode extensively discusses rape, sexual violence, and incest.In episode 154 of Overthink, Ellie and David talk to philosopher Manon Garcia about her book, Living with Men: Reflections on the Pelicot Trial. They discuss the rape case of Gisèle Pelicot and ... Show More
55m 19s
Apr 2023
How to Deal With the Worry of Waiting
<p>If you've ever waited, and perhaps are now currently waiting, to hear whether or not you've tested positive for a disease, passed medical boards, or got the job you interviewed for, you know that this period of uncertainty can be filled with tension and anxiety.</p><p>My guest ... Show More
40m 17s
Jan 2022
Comment rendre l’attente plus supportable ?
Attendre un amant, un train ou les résultats d’un concours constitue bien souvent une expérience pénible, voire douloureuse. L’attente nous rend anxieux, inquiets ; elle met la vie sur pause pendant un instant ou des années et l’on espère alors qu’une chose : qu’elle s’arrête. No ... Show More
41m 17s
Sep 2021
For The Seasons of Waiting
<p>We all inevitably encounter times when we are waiting for something outside of us. Whether it's clarity on the next step, important news, on another person, or... just the end of a year! This episode is for anyone who's struggling with patience in a season of waiting, with new ... Show More
40m 22s
Nov 2022
Qu’est-ce que le waiting mode, qui nous paralyse avant un rendez-vous ?
Vous vous êtes peut-être déjà retrouvés dans cette situation : vous avez un rendez-vous à 14h, il est 9h. Vous avez beaucoup de temps devant vous pour faire autre chose et pourtant, ce rendez-vous vous hante. Vous ne pensez qu’au moment où il faudra partir, et vous vous sentez in ... Show More
4m 6s
Jul 2022
S14, BONUS EPISODE! How To Fail: Jane Goodall
The legendary Jane Goodall is a scientist, convservationist and humanitarian, whose 60-year study of wild chimpanzees in Tanzania challenged and overturned much of the conventional scientific thinking at the time. Her tireless work over the years - she is now 88 - has won her a l ... Show More
57m 57s