Episode 824: An Ozempic in Search of an Olestra
On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “virtual reality” and immersive entertainment of all sorts.
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The Matrix on Overthinking It
Episode 705: Have You Ever Tried To Control A Sheep?
On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “The Matrix: Resurrections,” which is not actually the story of its protagonist.
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Episode 701: Aww Man, They All Had Wives and Families
On the Overthinking It Podcast, we prepare for another entry in the Matrix series by revisiting the original film from 1999.
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Inception and Quantum Mechanics: Shared Dream, Shared Reality
Does Inception’s shared dream machine rely on the Many Worlds interpretation of Quantum Mechanics?
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Overthunk: Hold It Against Me
[Overthunk is a new series where OTI writers give short, unstructured thoughts about a piece of pop culture. They’re not meant to be as deep as a typical article. Use them as a springboard for further discussion in the comments … Continued
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Pop Culture Awareness of Characters in Movies, or, Why Nobody in “Inception” Has Seen “Total Recall”
Apparently, no one in “Inception” watches movies, but everyone listens to French pop music.
The Post-Racial Eyed Peas: Race, Robots, Ladies, Lumps
Does the success of the new Black Eyed Peas show support or refute the argument that America has moved beyond race? Also: robots.
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Fenzel on Dragon Ball #2: On Chosen Ones and Super Saiyans
You have to read it. You’re the Chosen One. It is your destiny.
Episode 40: Broadcasting from A North Korean Satellite
The overthinkers speculate on what a North Korean communications satellite would broadcast, bid farewell to ER, complain about hospital shows, and reflect on their memories of The Matrix.
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Just How Deep DOES The Rabbit Hole Go?
If The Matrix was the deep, philosophical action-flick that professors wanted us to think it was, then what philosophy did its sequels contain?