In episode 84 of Overthink, Ellie and David talk about standpoint theory and its relationship to W. E. B. DuBois’ concept of double consciousness. They welcome Dr. Briana Toole, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Claremont McKenna College. They discuss electoral politics, educational policy, Corrupt the Youth, a philosophy outreach program founded by Dr. Toole that brings philosophy to high schools in the U.S.

Curiosity led Pandora to open a box, but what does being curious look like in our everyday lives? Ellie and David talk with the authors of Curious Minds: The Power of Connection, Perry Zurn and Dani S. Bassett, about the philosophy of curiosity.

Know thyself, the inscription at the shrine of Delphi reads. But can we truly know ourselves, like the Ancient Greeks believed? Philosophy professors Ellie and David explore the concept of self-knowledge.

Join Ellie and David—plus Zeno and the Olsen twins—in investigating paradoxes. They’re juicier than they seem!

Look no further for a deep dive into what "gaslighting” means. Can someone gaslight unintentionally? How is gaslighting used as a tool of oppression? And how do we distinguish gaslighting from simple disagreement?