In episode 177 of Overthink, Ellie and David talk about cheating. From micro-cheating on your girlfriend to doping in sports, cheating appears to have escalated in various domains. Your hosts explain the relationship between cheating and rule-breaking, then question norms surrounding cheating in romantic relationships. Why is cheating considered the ultimate dealbreaker? Is it always dishonest? Finally, they address the rise of generative AI cheating in schools and the ethical numbing that promotes it. How is ChatGPT different from using a calculator? And has it become rational for students to cheat? In the Substack Bonus Segment, Ellie and David question whether we should even use the word ‘cheating’ for romantic relationships rather than infidelity.

Martha Nussbaum discusses her new book, Justice for Animals, including her view of predators, capabilities approach, and more.

Heroes: everyday agents or spectacular superheroes? David and Ellie dive into the philosophy of heroes and heroism from ancient Greece to the present day.

Myisha Cherry discusses her revolutionary work on rage with Ellie and David, talking about how her recent book The Case for Rage helps philosophy rethink this emotion.

When do we have the right to keep secrets? What are the differences between secrecy, lying, and privacy?

Is disgust a moral emotion? How and why did it evolve, and do we have the power to change what disgusts us?

Professors Ellie and David discuss the ethics and gender politics of hookup culture on college campuses and beyond.

From 23andMe to prenatal testing, genetic testing is everywhere these days. The use of these tests raises important concerns about "velvet eugenics" and the value of human life.