From the holiday dinner table to the Twitter fandom wars, disagreements are inescapable. In episode 120 of Overthink, Ellie and David talk through different types of disagreement (e.g. disagreements online vs philosophical disagreements) and consider why we have such a tough time dealing with those who don’t see things as we do. Is the format of social media ... Show More
Jan 2022
Impossible (?) Conversations: The Best and Worst of "Woke Culture"
Psychologists Dr. Hector Garcia and Dr. Valerie Tarico join us for a complex, nuanced, and thoughtful conversation about the dying of discourse in a hyper-divided world. When should we speak, and when should we shout? Are we picking the right battles? When should we declare war o ... Show More
56m 35s
May 2025
can friends survive a political divide?: new enemy unlocked
podmothers sephy & wing enter the chat: spiralling on opinions, morals, and political differences, managing expectations for yourself and others, failure, redirection, and knowing when to change course. ✷see more ✷ youtube @sephyandwing ✷ instagram @sephyandwing ✷ tiktok @sephyan ... Show More
52m 37s
Mar 2023
81. Fact or Fiction? How to Communicate When We Hold Different Beliefs
<p>Why does disagreement feel so personal? According to author, journalist, and physician <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/seema-yasmin/">Seema Yasmin</a>, it’s because beliefs aren’t just about what we think, they’re about who we are.</p><p>“What [people] believe is ... Show More
21m 29s