Overwhelmed By Choice | Renata Salecl

<p><strong>Why we worship without knowing it</strong></p><p>What should be included within the remit of philosophy? Religion? Love? Hair? </p><p>Join well-known public speakers and writers Alain de Botton and Alex O'Connor as they talk through what philosophy can offer us, why we ... Show More

<p>Over the past decades, neuroscience has blossomed, positioning itself as a kind of master discipline over everything else. For who understands the brain surely understands all of human activity and creation? Or not?</p><p>Neuroscience's reach has extended past its scientific r ... Show More

<p>What is nothing? Can it be defined, either philosophically or scientifically? Or will the exploration of nothing bring, ultimately, to nothing?</p><p>The philosophical exploration of nothingness is an ancient one, from the mysterious number zero through theological understandi ... 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 all make thousands of choices each day - and think it means we're in charge of our lives. But making even trivial decisions - about salad dressings, for example - can sap our energy and cause anxiety. Dr Laurie Santos examines why our society wrongly prioritises choice over ha ... 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

<p>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.</p><p>Want to listen to t ... 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

<p>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 ... Show More