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Science and U: Brain Waves to Computer Text

The chief science advisor of A Neighbor’s Choice, Dr. Weiping Yu, returns with a brand new segment of Science and U. A paralyzed man’s brain waves have been turned into sentences by a computer! This news sparks a conversation between David and Dr. Yu on whether a person’s mimetic relationships are based in the world […]

THINGS HIDDEN 23: Exorcizing the Spirit of Cannibalism

In this brand new episode of THINGS HIDDEN, David Gornoski sits down with stuntman and fellow student of Girard, Eric Jacobus. The two have an exciting conversation on the resurgence of 80s aesthetics in pop culture; our society’s fascination with underdogs; the comedian’s role as a scapegoat; the ancient understanding of catharsis; spirit possession; and […]

Zuby on the Cultivation of Good Role Models, the Religion of Woke

In this classic episode from November 28, 2019, David Gornoski is joined by British rapper, author, and podcaster Zuby. The two talk about cultivating good role models, race relations in the west, woke religion, Zuby’s book Strong Advice, statism, and Kanye’s Jesus is King album. Listen to the full episode for all of this, plus […]

Why Christ Didn’t Write, Veterans Radio: Honoring Smedley Butler, Nineteen Years of the Afghanistan War

David Gornoski begins the show by reading from Rene Girard’s book “When These Things Begin.” What did Jesus mean when he said we must pick up His cross and follow Him? What does the imitation of Christ mean in our modern-day society? Also in the show, David is joined by Sgt. Dan McKnight of Bring […]