
Undisciplinary
Each episode, sometimes academics, Courtney Hempton, Jane Williams and Chris Mayes take an undisciplined dive (i.e. bellyflop) into the underwater caverns of history, ethics and politics of health. They are joined by a cocktail of erudite, cantankerous and more qualified guests to talk through everything from the history of feminist bioethics to why acronyms are a curse and unnecessary evil. Plus, they break down the latest biopolitical news, discuss #bioethicstwitter bin-fires, and dig up forgotten gems from the archive. New episodes drop every Thursday.
Podcasting since 2020 • 80 episodes
Undisciplinary
Latest Episodes
The COVID Memory Gap: Reflections Five Years Later
Five years after COVID-19 upended our lives, we've developed a curious collective amnesia. When was the last time you seriously reflected on playground closures, door-to-door testing teams, or the "disappointing Dan" press conferences? These on...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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33:06

Five Years of Undisciplinary!
We celebrate five years of Undisciplinary by reflecting on our journey and the changing academic landscape since our podcast began in July 2020.• Chris and Jane discuss recent conference experiences, noting the different atmospheres bet...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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25:08

Decolonizing Health: Why "Global" Health Is a Problematic Concept with Seye Abimbola
A/Prof Seye Abimbola explores how global health as a concept reinforces colonial power structures and argues for decentering Western institutions in health governance. His critique reveals how aid flows primarily benefit donor countries while c...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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1:01:17

"Worst Dinner Guest Ever?" Food intolerances, gut issues, and the ethics of hosting. Dr Megan Dean Pt2
Part 2 of our conversation with philosopher Megan Dean. We explore the ethics of hosting and the tensions that arise when accommodating guests with dietary restrictions. We dive into her paper "The Worst Dinner Guest Ever" to understand why peo...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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37:47

Philosophy of Food: Discussing food restrictions, identity, and care with Dr Megan Dean Pt1
Philosopher Megan Dean joins us to explore the complex ethics of food restrictions, from hospital feeding tubes to revealing how deeply our identity and relationships are intertwined with what and how we eat.In this episode we discuss
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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50:15
