The Pill Pod is hosted by a group of PhDs offering their irreverent (and unsolicited) takes on critical theory, philosophy, culture, and politics.
Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 233 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsPhilosophyNewsSociety & Culture |
Richard Ledes, director of the films Adieu Lacan and V13, explains his process, namely, adapting French plays about psychoanalysis into English-language films. He connects the seduction of nascent fascism in 1913 Vienna to the present moment a centur... more
The Pill Pod looks at the structure of the perverts in Episode 5 of our series on Lacan. Find the other episodes at www.patreon.com/plasticpills
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Jacques Lacan - Seminar X, "The Subversion of the Subject and the Dialectic of Desire i... more
The Pill Pod looks at the chatbot psychosis phenomenon and compares it to Lacan's clinical structure of psychosis.
This is Episode 4 of our series on Lacan. Find the other episodes Ad-Free at
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Jacques L... more
1Dime joins Erik and Victor to discuss Mark Fisher's Capitalist Realism. We cover the popularity of the book, the term, and then wonder whether left-populist electoral campaigns perform the same cathartic function as anti-capitalist TV shows.
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Non-dialectical thinking. Can’t listen
Really enjoy the content. Thanks, Pills and Co.
Easily one of the smartest pods regarding social thought. Hats off, gentlemen..!
Everyone here is very smart and knowledgable. But the Hegelian E-girl ep shows that it’s totally static or suspended. No real thought is happening it’s just the appearance of it. They talked about dialectics but didn’t really engage in it
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Insightful discussions around critical theory, philosophy, and contemporary politics characterize each episode, featuring a group of PhDs sharing their unique, often irreverent perspectives. Topics range from the implications of AI on mental health and Lacanian psychoanalysis to critiques of capitalist realism and the dynamics of modern political movements. The content is characterized by a blend of humor and serious inquiry, making complex ideas accessible, while also engaging with controversial figures and current events. The podcast stands out due to its commitment to intellectual rigor alongside entertaining dialogue, suitable for anyone curious about the intersections of theory and real-world issues.
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