Papercut

If you had the chance to be the most intelligent being on the planet, would you take it? In Daniel Keyes' masterpiece, we are introduced to Charlie (IQ 68) and his change from special needs shopkeeper to international superstar genius. Join us in this episode of Papercut as we explore life among the pinnacles of intellect and what that entails. #PrepareToCry

Welcome to our 20th Episode Guest Special! To celebrate, we're proud to have Lawrence of Australia on the show with us to discuss the Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. The first part of the Kingkiller Chronicles trilogy, this bestseller has won the hearts of many and continues to captivate all minds alike. Thank you all for your support, couldn't have made it this far without it!

What does it mean to grow up? How does Hermann Hesse tackle this age old coming of age story? What does psychoanalysis have to do with this? Watch us find out as we delve into Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth in this week's episode of Papercut!

How do you survive when life deals you a hard hand to start with? Jeannette Walls is a columnist at MSNBC. Written as a memoir of days past, she holds a torch to her parents and the choices they had to make. Looking back,  her parents showed her a different kind of love. So, what does it mean to be a good parent? We don't have kids but we'll stick an opinion in there anyway. Find out on this episode of Papercut now!

Another fan requested masterpiece. This week, Papercut tackles 'Little Miss Shy Goes Online Dating' by Roger Hargreaves. Online dating can be a messy experience and the experience is almost universal. Join us on this episode as we explore the ways in which online dating can suck a little less.

Ever wondered what the future would be like? The question has been posed several times. H.G. Wells' novel envisions a world after humans and Google. Find out what we think on this episode of Papercut!

Is our mind truly our own? Why does the brain take shortcuts with certain thoughts and should we allow it to do so? Is there a way to think better about things? Join us in this episode of Papercut where we discuss Daniel Kahneman's 'Thinking, Fast and Slow'.

Almost every politician and pundit has cited Plato's Republic as a utopian ideal to which society should strive to. Yet, a closer dive reveals that Plato's vision of an advanced society is nowhere near the modern sense of democracy. Join us on this week of Papercut as we lay down what Plato really said in his immortal text - The Republic.

Can killing ever be justified? How does taking a life affect the mind of the average person? Are all criminals beyond penance? In the first of it's kind, Dostoyevsky's exploration into madness is seen as one of the first psychological thrillers. Join us on this exploration in this week's edition of Papercut - Crime and Punishment.