We introduce and try to lock down some definitions of the self – including the long history of attempts to define and then improve it. We then explore how these attempts have blossomed into a full-blown industry, and how that might look as it progresses over time.

That’s right, we came back for another season of asshattery! This episode resets the bit for out returning listeners and serves as a warning for any noobs that may wander by.

This season we are focusing on the idea of self-help, toxic altruism, and aspects of self care that, just might have, gotten a bit out of control.

We look at happiness, what is it, how do we know we are feeling it?

In the search for our own happiness, we made the executive decision to end Season 5 a few episodes early. there is just a lot going on and if your hobby starts to feel like work – maybe it’s time to take a breather. See you again soon!

We look at charitable contributions in the US. Who, how much, and what for are all up for grabs.

End of the year-itis had set in by the time we sat down to record, so we basically do a game of “hey remember when this happened?” The number of things that we’d forgotten about due to the OMGScaryPandemic. Happy New Year!

This week we are talking about how all that newfound free time got spent during the lockdown. Will we see new master works of art, the next great American novel, or did we all just not wear pants for a year?

The Rat was triggered by a post on Twitter. This Episode brought to you by Tuesday Cheesebites…

We chat about why Democracy isn’t always the way to go, and perhaps that’s why folks get so twisted about it.

Well, this was an episode on Logical Fallacies, and technically it still it – but given all the madness going on lately, it was also a chance for us to let off some steam. If you are a fan of us riffing and cutting up, you may learn a thing or two, but if you aren’t this may be too many sidetracks for you to handle. Either way, enjoy!

The season of thinking big thinks continues, with a look at just what the hell we’re all so afraid of these days…