If imitation is part of innate human nature, how do we go about imitating without inviting conflict? Join David Gornoski as he addresses this question. David also comments on the assault on the liberties of non-violent people; “corporate communism” in COVID bailouts; the crippling of small businesses; the Vatican’s endorsing of vaccines made from aborted […]
In this episode, David Gornoski addresses the phenomenon of undifferentiation as we are currently witnessing in American culture. What is the mythology behind Woke activism? David highlights how the “McWoke” movement is engineered by authoritarian forces heavily reliant on the erasure of personhood and sacrifice of the person. “It is a pre-Christian approach to treating […]
David Gornoski starts the episode with a telling critique of the institutions that perpetuate theft and anti-western indoctrination. How does Woke Corporate-Fascism compare to Christianity and the myths of old? David reads from the work of Rene Girard and helps us understand how the Christian Gospel lays bare the concoction of narratives by power brokers. […]
David Gornoski opens the episode with an analysis of Biden’s recent comments on CNN where he talked about disagreements with Kamala Harris and “having a disease and resigning.” “What did they do to this man?” David asks, “This man needs a break!” What is the mystery behind the Left’s scapegoating of President Trump? David provides […]
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 […]
The role of the monarch in human history proves to be a fascinating subject. It is fascinating not only from the perspective of governance but also from that of religion and ethics. The anthropological trajectory of Ethiopia, according to its legend and history, is one example where this observation of ethical development can be made. […]
The left has been so conditioned that they blame their own freedom for the problems in economy and governance. Is freedom to be blamed? David Gornoski analyzes the news surrounding the election and highlights the core problems in the crowd psyche. Plus, anthropologist Mark Sunwall calls in to address the deep divide and the total […]
Shannon Braswell and David Gornoski return for another exciting episode of THINGS HIDDEN. The two address Kanye West’s appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast, the concept of the holy fool, the cultural decline in France, the rise of suicide terrorism, the rise of troll culture, the need for distinctions and role models in society, and […]
David Gornoski, host of A Neighbor’s Choice radio show, sits down with pastor Jim Fitzgerald for a groundbreaking conversation on the early years of Christianity in the Middle-East and North Africa; Rene Girard’s anthropological reading of Christianity; Christianity as the anti-myth that deconstructs the mono-myths; the “founding murder” of civilization; human desire; and more. How […]
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 […]