How do you explain procrastination? The ancient Greek concept of akrasia (often translated as “weakness of will”)? A defect of “those wrecked by success”? A delusion of immortality? An embodiment of wild irrationality necessary for creativity? A paranoia exhibited by those in search of the perfect moment at which to begin? In this course, we will evaluate representations of procrastination in film and literature alongside philosophical and psychoanalytic reflections on why we not only delay necessary tasks, but do so in full expectation that said delay will come at a significant—and avoidable—cost.