Josh Summers and Thomas Joiner, author of Mindlessness: The Corruption of Mindfulness in a Culture of Narcissism, discuss the origins of modern culture’s self-oriented nature.
Bill Scher argues that Oprah Winfrey could win the 2020 election, but not without rigorous vetting from the left.
Robert Wright and Aryeh Cohen-Wade consider.
Stephen Asma and Rami Gabriel present a puppet show telling the philosophical history of emotion, from Aristotle to Freud.
Philip Menchaca speaks with psychologist Jonathan Young, an expert on the work of Joseph Campbell, about using myths in psychotherapy.
Twenty years after the release of the film, Aryeh Cohen-Wade and Sarah Marshall discuss how James Cameron affected the emotional lives of a generation of women.
Massimo Pigliucci on how philosophers can give practical advice without betraying their principles.
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis discuss Trump’s conservative policy victories and scary tweets.
Cullen Murphy, author of the new book Cartoon Country, discusses lessons he learned while writing the Prince Valiant comic strip.
Philosopher Tim O’Connor on taking our intuition seriously.