let's THiNK about it

About let's THiNK about it

A cultural detective's journey into philosophy, art, sociology, and psychology with Ryder Richards. (Formerly known as "The Will to DIY")

Publisher

Ryder Richards

Category

education · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Mar 2020

Latest episode

2 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

89 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jul 2025

   Pacifism as Pathology

   Ryder Richards discusses Ward Churchill's controversial thesis in "Pacifism as Pathology," arguing that nonviolent activism is a delusional strategy that strengthens oppressive power, using historical examples to critique its failures.

2. 

   17 Jun 2025

   Rorty’s Ironists vs. Metaphysicians: Navigating Private Doubts and Public Hopes

   Ryder Richards explores Rorty's concept of the liberal ironist, who balances private doubts with public action against cruelty, contrasting this with the truth-seeking of metaphysicians.

3. 

   17 Jun 2025

   Rorty’s Cruelty, Solidarity, and Liberal Hope

   Ryder Richards examines Richard Rorty's concepts of cruelty and solidarity, revealing how narratives build connection without relying on universal truths, and explores the fragility of Rorty's liberal ironist vision.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

9,232

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

77

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

51

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