

David Gornoski
David Gornoski
A Neighbor's Choice radio show and THINGS HIDDEN podcast are the two main audio programs of David Gornoski.
THINGS HIDDEN is a deep-dive podcast into the world of mythology and current events guided by the Mimetic theory of Rene Girard and grounded in the personhood revolution of Jesus.
Hosted by David Gornoski, A Neighbor’s Choice Radio examines the role of violence and religion in society. From victims of state violence against nonviolent behaviors to public figures and contrarian voices, the conversations that unfold create an illuminating and surreal journey for listeners.
THINGS HIDDEN is a deep-dive podcast into the world of mythology and current events guided by the Mimetic theory of Rene Girard and grounded in the personhood revolution of Jesus.
Hosted by David Gornoski, A Neighbor’s Choice Radio examines the role of violence and religion in society. From victims of state violence against nonviolent behaviors to public figures and contrarian voices, the conversations that unfold create an illuminating and surreal journey for listeners.
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Jun 5, 2021 • 1h 12min
THINGS HIDDEN 35: Visionary Mimesis in 20th Century Rubble with Michael Gibson
THINGS HIDDEN! David Gornoski is joined by Michael Gibson, venture capitalist and co-founder of the 1517 Fund. Is economics a moral philosophy? Why is there reluctance in trusting mainstream experts now more than ever? How do Leftists feel now that all of the major corporations are on their side on almost every issue? If Jesus is the first political atheist, as Peter Thiel claims, then where does that leave the Church? For more content by David Gornoski visit aneighborschoice.com

Jun 4, 2021 • 48min
The Clueless Bureaucracy Dominates Health and Nutrition - A Neighbor's Choice
If we respect personal liberties and reject the top-down powerplay approach to solving problems, David Gornoski argues, we would make tremendous progress in the fields of science and medicine. David also comments on the recent revelations on the Wuhan lab leak story, nanny state retardation of health and nutrition; the painful effects of PUFA and Omega-6 consumption; scapegoating in UFO reports from the corporate press; and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Jun 4, 2021 • 48min
Nationalism, Globalism or Personhood? - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski begins the episode by highlighting how we must move beyond the media's fixation on persona and focus on principles. We can't always be anti-something if we're not for something. What would the food, medicine, entertainment, and other industries look like if all of them were decentralized? Is nationalism the answer to globalism? Why is Twitter censoring the Fauci emails? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Jun 3, 2021 • 26min
Can Governments Solve Beef Hacking? - A Neighbor's Choice
The Mises Institute's Jeff Deist returns to the show to talk about the persecution of Glenn Greenwald by the radical Left; the sustainability of woke big corporation like the New York Times and Washington Times; Great Reset proposals for digital ID wallets; the hacking of JBS meat plants; what social democracy would bring to America; and more. Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Jun 3, 2021 • 21min
Science and U: Authentic Scientific Inquiry Must Return - A Neighbor's Choice
Dr. Weiping Yu returns with another segment of Science and Yu. The renowned physicist comments on NASA's proposed mission to Venus; the nutritional causes of diseases and comorbidities; the innate ability of puppies to socialize with humans; and the need to develop free-flowing scientific inquiry amid increasing religiosity. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Jun 3, 2021 • 48min
Weaponized Clowns in the TV Media - A Neighbor's Choice
Should we seize the government in order to get our liberties back? We shouldn't be dismissive about the allure of sacrificial violence, David Gornoski says in answering this question. David also comments on the TV media's Big Pharma propaganda; the EU's implementation of the Great Reset with digital ID wallets; and more. Plus, David is joined by nutritional researcher Tucker Goodrich who calls in to talk about the long-term effects of soy consumption, the benefits of Cod liver Oil, and the bureaucratic dominance of nutrition in America. Read Tucker Goodrich’s fascinating blog here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Jun 2, 2021 • 48min
Escaping the Dialectic - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski comments on the latest news stories surrounding Fauci such as his upcoming book and the revelations from his emails that have been released as part of a Freedom of Information Act request. What has Israel discovered about Pfizer? How does political correctness imitate Christianity in its universality and inclusiveness? Is fish oil safe to consume? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Jun 2, 2021 • 47min
Mimesis and Epistemology, Mob Turns on Fauci - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts the episode by highlighting how groupthink has pervaded the world of science and media and why we must break this herd mentality by thinking out of the box. Now that the public is demanding some accountability regarding Fauci, are we falling back onto scapegoating? How do we challenge the overreliance of our society on state-designated experts? Is there any chance that humanity can progress without the need to scapegoat? Visit A Neighbor's Choice at aneighborschoice.com

Jun 2, 2021 • 1h 50min
THINGS HIDDEN 34: Mimetic Failure of Mythic Heroes and the Triumph of Christ with Erik Buys
THINGS HIDDEN! David Gornoski is joined by Erik Buys, author at Mimetic Margins, teacher, and elected member of the board of the Colloquium on Violence and Religion (COV&R). What is the difference between Christ's sacrifice and the three types of heroic sacrifice in mythology? What is extremism and how does it lure people? Why is there closer proximity between the average person and the celebrity in the modern world? How do we rescue a culture steeped in ressentiment? How does Mimetic Theory shine light on teaching dynamics in classrooms? How do we create art that doesn't emulate the sacrificial violence of ancient myths? For more content by David Gornoski, visit aneighborschoice.com

Jun 1, 2021 • 47min
COVID Origins Further Explored - A Neighbor's Choice
David Gornoski starts the episode by commenting on the "explosive" new study that says COVID was made in the Wuhan lab. Will it be possible for Fauci to defend the NIH after information pointing to the gain-of-function research at Wuhan continues to mount? Is Joe Biden the hero that the media say he is or is he just another empty suit for the corporate fascists? How do we encourage and cultivate a culture of innovation? Listen to the full episode to find out. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com