Overwhelmed By Choice | Renata Salecl

What makes you 'you'? If scientists made a digital replica of your mind, would this new 'you' be conscious? And what does this all mean for what it means to exist?Whole-brain emulation (often called “mind uploading” in science fiction) refers to the possible future ability to sca ... Show More

Is materialism mistaken in its understanding of consciousness? How can dividing experience into the phenomenal and the transcendent provide a new angle from which to view consciousness? Have you ever wondered what philosophical jazz sounds like?The world's greatest minds have str ... Show More

Is this the end of Britain's two-party system? How has Reform brought together seemingly contradictory left- and right-wing ideas? Why do they think that we should get used to climate change instead of trying to fix it?The world has seemingly grown tired of liberal ideas, and the ... Show More

Alisha's solo episode is finally here. In a mental-health oriented episode, Alisha checks in--how are you really?? She also updates us on her mental health journey and shares tips on how she has coped and managed the hills and valleys of her emotional life. Pretty Basic listener ... Show More

Are you all ready for a restorative and reflective episode? Alisha is on a gorgeous self-healing journey; She’s back in therapy, well-medicated, and doing shadow work exercises. The girls unpack regret and jealousy as well as the insidious truth that EVERYTHING stems from childho ... Show More

We tend to think having more options is better, but the science shows too many choices can drain mental energy, increase anxiety, and make us feel worse about making decisions, even when those decisions seem trivial. Dr. Laurie explores the psychology of choice overload and decis ... Show More

This week’s episode of Pretty Basic is a therapeutic session with the internet’s favorite big sister, Remi!!!! Settle in and listen to Remi talk about becoming an auntie, PCOS, imposter syndrome, people pleasing, and so much more! Don’t miss this very special solo episode.  To ... Show More

The girlies are back in the the STU! Remi’s sleep deprivation and Alisha’s ADHD make for a fun and very chaotic episode. They talk about everything from giving birth and caring for a child, to growing older and dissecting the Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez split. Live. Laugh. Lov ... Show More

This past year has been really hard for all of us, both physically and mentally. Remi and Alisha have a vulnerable conversation about their physical and mental journeys over the past year, the ups and the downs, and share ways we can all improve our overall health. To learn mor ... Show More

Why are we so attracted to stories of people suffering on television? And what happens after the cameras turn off? In our final episode, Jonathan explores the origins of reality TV and uncovers his family’s shocking connection to a very early reality TV game show. Angelina is an ... Show More

Ted Kaczynski faces a painful rejection in high school. Then he endures an abusive psychology experiment at Harvard. Kaczynski may be an academic prodigy, but he feels lonely and out of place. His solution? He's going to get revenge on modern society.Want to listen to the remaini ... Show More

<p>#148. Today’s episode is a little darker than normal, but I need to discuss a topic that’s weighing heavily on me as of late: what to do when you’re at a mental health ‘rock bottom.’ Whether it’s you or someone else you know, having mental health lulls happens, especially in t ... Show More

Jonathan Haidt is the Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He obtained his PhD in social psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and taught at the University of Virginia for sixteen years. His research focuses on ... Show More