On episode 9 of Overthink, Ellie and David dive into the concept of parrhesia (speaking truth to those in power). They discuss its origin in Ancient Greece with Socrates and Diogenes, as well as its resurgence in Foucault. The two get into modern day truth tellers such as Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Tristan Harris, Emma Sulkowicz, and more. 

Interested in the works discussed? Look no further:

Andreas Huyssen, “Foreword: The return of Diogenes as Postmodern Intellectual”
Michel Foucault, Fearless Speech
Gordon Hull, “The Banality of Cynicism: Foucault and the Limits of Authentic Parrhēsia”
Mary Anne Franks, “Fearless Speech”
“The Social Dilemma,” dir. Jeff Orlowski
Kurt Borg, “Foucault on Drugs: The Personal, the Ethical and the Political in Foucault in California”
Emma Sulkowicz, "Carry That Weight"

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