What happens when the self we imagine drifts further from the one we actually live? In this episode, philosopher Fredrik Westerlund joins Craig and Nicholas de Warren to explore his concept of “identity on credit,” where our sense of self is built on promises yet to be realized. From Sophocles’ Ajax to Nietzsche, Deleuze, and Scheler, we trace how recognitio ... Show More
Mar 8
The Obsolescence of the Human: AI, Nuclear Weapons, and the Philosophy of Günther Anders
What does it mean to feel outclassed by your own creations? In this episode, host Craig is joined by Christopher John Müller, translator and co-editor of the new University of Minnesota Press edition of Günther Anders' The Obsolescence of the Human, and Penn State Philosophy Prof ... Show More
1h 18m
Mar 7
Patreon Preview: Bataille’s 'Guilty' Explained: Stuart Kendall on War, Time, and Instability
*Patreon Preview* To access the rest of this discussion, becoming paid subscriber on our Patreon page, or enroll in 'Formless', which begins March 11th. Links are below.What does Georges Bataille’s Guilty reveal about war, time, and the unstable ground of thought itself? In this ... Show More
14m 4s
Feb 28
Communize the Eschaton: Thomas Müntzer and the German Peasants' War
Adam is joined by Massimiliano Tomba, O.L. Silverman, and Loren Goldman to discuss the biggest series of uprisings in Europe before the French Revolution, the German Peasants' War, which had its 500th anniversary in 2025. In this discussion, we considered what it meant for everyd ... Show More
1h 19m
May 2024
Mladen Dolar on the limits of psychoanalysis, Marx and Hegel, Beckett, theatre/opera… and a lot more
Frank Ruda and Agon Hamza sit down with the Slovenian philosopher, psychoanalytical theorist and cultural theorist, Mladen Dolar to discuss his forthcoming books on rumours and “The Riskiest Moments” reading(s) of Marx, limits or the end of psychoanalysis, Hegel, film and series, ... Show More
1h 36m
Sep 2025
Why So Many Get Stuck in Addiction Loops—and How to Break Them, w/ Sam Webster Harris, Growth Mindset Psychology Host
<p>🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: <a href='https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/intro'>JeremyLipkowitz.com/intro</a></p><p>In this episode of Unhooked, I am joined by Sam Webster Harris, host of the Growth Mindset Psychology and How To Change The ... Show More
53m 33s
Jul 2024
Success
<p>Cooked, slayed, delivered, ate. In episode 108 of Overthink, Ellie and David break down what it means to succeed, and why this sneaky word pervades our society today - in everything from the ambitions of classic American stage figures, to the refined effortlessness in Zhuangzi ... Show More
58m 27s
Aug 2025
Failure Throwback: Jameela Jamil
Jameela Jamil is an actor, activist, and founder of the I Weigh movement. From teaching English to starring in The Good Place, Jameela shares the highs, lows, and radical honesty that define her journey. This episode first went out in February 2021. We talk about: Her struggle to ... Show More
58m 34s
Sep 2025
The struggle for the good life | Massimo Pigliucci on ancient philosophy for the modern era
<p>We all want to live the good life. But how many of us can claim to be truly content? Join philosopher and evolutionary biologist Massimo Pigliucci as he argues that pleasure, character, and a healthy dose of doubt, form the basis of the good life, and that purpose in life is c ... Show More
29m 29s
May 2024
#374: From Victim to Creator of Your Life with Mind Architect Peter Crone
In this episode, I welcome back Peter Crone, a writer, speaker, and thought leader in the realm of human awakening and potential. Peter and I discuss victimhood, personal responsibility, and the power of self-evolution. Peter talks about the importance of letting go, forgiveness, ... Show More
1 h