A Neighbor’s Choice Visits Birmingham, AL

David Gornoski is a writer, speaker, and media host best known for founding A Neighbor’s Choice, a thought-provoking multimedia project that explores how we can build a society grounded in empathy, voluntary cooperation, and nonviolence. Drawing inspiration from anthropologist René Girard’s mimetic theory and Christian theology, Gornoski challenges conventional approaches to politics, justice, and culture, focusing instead on peaceful, neighborly solutions.

At the heart of A Neighbor’s Choice is the idea that society functions best when individuals reject the cycle of scapegoating and violence, and instead take personal responsibility for solving problems through innovation, compassion, and truth. Through his radio show, podcast, and essays, Gornoski examines a wide range of topics—from criminal justice reform and alternative health to decentralized technology and economic freedom.

He frequently invites scientists, entrepreneurs, theologians, and thinkers to share insights on how to move away from coercive institutions and toward a culture of creative, voluntary problem-solving. His content often explores cutting-edge breakthroughs in physics, regenerative farming, and dietary science, reflecting his belief that science and virtue can work hand in hand to heal communities.

Gornoski’s work resonates with those disillusioned by partisan politics and top-down control, offering a vision of society built not on force, but on the radical power of loving one’s neighbor. With A Neighbor’s Choice, he is cultivating a growing movement of people committed to transforming culture by embodying peace, creativity, and human dignity in everyday life.