We’re taking it easy! In episode 103 of Overthink, Ellie and David take a leisurely dive into laziness, discussing everything from couchrotting to the biology of energy conservation. They explore Devon Price’s idea of the ‘laziness lie’ in today’s hyperproductive society and search for alternatives to work through Paul Lefargue’s 19th century campaign for ‘t ... Show More
Sep 2021
Is It Laziness, Or A Sign You Need To Slow Down?
We don't question whether our pets, friends or family have earned their right to exist, so why do we sometimes think about our own lives in those terms? What we learn about the value of productivity and the negative connotation of "laziness" is part of the problem, says social ps ... Show More
17m 27s
Oct 2020
1780: Laziness Is Less Of A Thing Than You Think by Dominique Alessi on Finding Your Values & Living Mindfully
Dominique Alessi eases our perceptions of laziness.
Episode 1780: Laziness Is Less Of A Thing Than You Think by Dominique Alessi on Finding Your Values & Living Mindfully
Dominique Alessi is a former ballerina, a software project manager, and a wellness coach. Although she was in ... Show More
11m 1s
Dec 2023
79 | What Could It Mean to Say, “Capitalism Causes Sexism and Racism”? with Professor Vanessa Wills
<p>In this episode, we are joined by George Washington University Associate Professor Vanessa Wills to discuss her article “What Could It Mean to Say, ‘Capitalism Causes Sexism and Racism’?” We try to figure out why critics badly understand the Marxist concept of causation as it ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2022
2492: [Part 1] Laziness is Not the Issue by Eric Teplitz
Eric Teplitz talks about why laziness is not the issue. This is part 1 of 2.
Episode 2492: [Part 1] Laziness is Not the Issue by Eric Teplitz
Eric Teplitz has had a lifelong fascination with human motivation, creativity, personal development, and living an inspired, rewarding, an ... Show More
9m 57s
Feb 2024
Sortir du perfectionnisme et se réconcilier avec l'"assez bien"
Souvent, le perfectionnisme est une affaire de confiance en soi : faute de réussir à se satisfaire de son propre travail, on cherche toujours à l’améliorer. Cet épisode que vous écoutez, est-il jamais vraiment terminé ? Est-ce qu’il n’y a pas encore moyen de l’améliorer ? Ce text ... Show More
29m 49s
Dec 2023
S2E6 - Le désir, moteur d'addiction ou de sobriété ? - Frédéric Lenoir
<p>🎙 Cette semaine, on philosophe sur le désir avec <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fredericlenoir_officiel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Frédéric Lenoir</a>, philosophe et écrivain.</p>
<p>💬 "Le désir, c'est l'essence de l'être humain. C'est cette puissance vi ... Show More
57m 37s