PlasticPills Critical Theory & Philosophy
PlasticpillsThe Pill Pod is hosted by a group of PhDs offering their irreverent (and unsolicited) takes on critical theory, philosophy, culture, and politics.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 237 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophyPoliticsNewsSociety & Culture | |||
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It's the bi-yearly event in the ongoing race war between analytic and continental philosophy. Philosophers of all stripes invited themselves to partake in the latest and stupidest skirmish, and so we have undertaken a reading of the match that lit th... more
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A Signifying Chain (or symbolic chain, or signifying web) is a structuralist concept developed by Jacques Lacan and others ("The Agency of the Letter"; amzn.to/4p6wx6l).
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The Pill Pod reads Daniel Kolitz' anthropology of the gooners in Harper's Magazine harpers.org/archive/2025/11/the-goon-squad-daniel-kolitz-porn-masturbation-lonelines... more
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We conclude our Lacan series with what Fink says is the desired end of Lacanian psychoanalysis. And, the ends of psychoanalysis coincide with some valuable insights for Lacan's theorizi... more
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- Stop being committed to not understanding things
Non-dialectical thinking. Can’t listen
Apple Podcasts1Guitarplayer >4yrs
United States5 months ago - Great podcast.
Really enjoy the content. Thanks, Pills and Co.
Apple Podcasts5rcky84United States7 months ago - 👏🏽🤓
Easily one of the smartest pods regarding social thought. Hats off, gentlemen..!
Apple Podcasts5Mr.Clark'sUnited Statesa year ago - Another anti-dialectical podcast
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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Apple Podcasts | #99 | United States/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #88 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #235 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #129 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
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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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