OVERTHINK

In episode 121 of Overthink, Ellie and David chat with philosopher Mariana Alessandri about her book on dark moods. They talk about how our obsession with metaphors of light fuel toxic positivity, how shame amplifies our dark moods, and how we can connect with one another in moments of emotional darkness. Why do we devalue negative emotions? Is there a good reason why the medical field pathologizes states such as anger, sadness, and grief? And how can we better support those experiencing a dark mood?

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 platforms to blame for the bad faith disagreements that occur on them? What role do confidence and conviction play in disagreement? Can we have a world without disagreement, or is disagreement an inevitable feature of our social lives? And how can we navigate the “shitstorm” when others refuse agree with us?

In episode 119 of Overthink, Ellie and David talk about the experience of driving and the moral and social dilemmas involved with it. How does driving alter our relationship with time and space? What is the “long distance driving problem”, and what does it have to do with animal consciousness? And how should we respond to the uprise in self-driving cars? Buckle in and get ready for this ride into the philosophy of driving.