Posts by Ben Adams on Overthinking It

Does the Mockingjay Work as Propaganda?

The Hunger Games franchise is ultimately about the power of propaganda, and the Mockingjay is the ultimate propaganda tool. But does it work?

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Martian Law: Is Mark Watney Really a Space Pirate?

Is Matt Damon really a space pirate? And could Jesssica Chastain really be subject to a court martial?

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The Case of the Week Quotient Returns!

How does a TV series change over time? And can we measure it?

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Book Club: Saga, Week 2

Welcome back! It’s the summer and that means it is time for the Overthinking It Book Club. We are Overthinking the comic book series “Saga,” and this is Week 1, covering Chapters 4–6 of the series. Join Ben, Richard, Jordan, and Matt as we … Continued

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Book Club: Saga, Week 1

Tune in to Week 1 of our Saga Book Club as we discuss the subversive nature of alligator butlers, the principal agent problem, and parenting as creativity.

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Overthinking It Book Club: “Saga”

The Overthinking It Book Club returns with a season focused on the comic book Saga, by Fiona Staples and Brian K. Vauhan.

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Guest Post: Why You Cry, and Why It Is Something I Can Never Do

Please enjoy this guest post from a T-800, written just before descending into a vat of molten steel!

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The Science of Harry Potter Explained

The “Harry Potter” book and film series is one of the most popular entertainment franchises of all time. But did you know there’s science behind all the series’ most important features?

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