A Call To Minds

David speaks with Brian Yanites, assistant professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Indiana University-Bloomington.  They talk about the basic science behind global warming, how scientists are effectively engaging the public to raise awareness about climate change, and how his students make him optimistic about our collective future.  For more details about this episode visit www.CallToMinds.com.       

David speaks with Dr. John Hutton about the science of screen time addiction, instant gratification cultural, brain development in children, the value of reading, and steps parents can take to minimize the negative impact too much screen time can create.  Dr. John S. Hutton, MD, MS, is a pediatrician and clinical researcher in the Division of General and Community Pediatrics and Director of the Reading Literacy Discovery Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has published 29 children's books, many with health-promoting themes.  For more information on this episode, visit www.CallToMinds.com.  This episode is brought to you by CultureNet.  

David interviews music educator Michele Monigold, who was named 2019 Teacher of the Year for her district.  Topics include the current state of education, what it means to be a teacher in America, and how a school shooting changed her life forever.  For more information, visit www.CalltoMinds.com.  Episode 8 is sponsored by CultureNet.  Visit CultureNet.LIVE to find out how you can bring renowned artists from across the globe into your classroom with just a few clicks.  

David interviews Stefan Merrill Block, who went from wedding videographer to New York Times best-selling author.  Topics include the business model of publishing, advice for young writers, and why the art and craft of the written word are more important than ever.              

David discusses recent thoughts on simulation theory and how it can be utilized as a mental model to broaden our perception of what's possible.  

David speaks with Dr. Celine Gounder about the "diseases of despair" that are negatively impacting American life expectancy.  Topics include the commercialization of health care, the importance of finding life purpose, roots of the opioid epidemic, battling depression in the modern world, and more.  In 2017, People Magazine named Dr. Gounder one of 25 women changing the world. Dr. Celine Gounder is a practicing HIV/infectious diseases specialist and internist, epidemiologist (aka disease detective), journalist, and filmmaker.  She's also the host and producer of In Sickness and in Health, a podcast on health and social justice.  Visit www.CallToMinds.com for more information about this episode.  

David Donnelly interviews Grammy-award winning musician Maestro Paavo Järvi, who also stars in Donnelly's film Maestro. They talk about art and culture in Trump's America, the evolution of the classical concert experience, trying things for the first time, and more.  For relevant links and episode details, visit www.CallToMinds.com.      

A Call To Minds host David Donnelly interviews composer, author, and artist David Cope.  They discuss the future of art and technology, artificial intelligence, multi-planetary existence, classical music, biohacking, space travel, and more.  Cope is Dickerson Emeriti Professor at the University of California at Santa Cruz where he teaches theory and composition, and Honorary Professor of Computer Science at Xiamen University (China).  He is the creator of EMI (Experiments in Musical Intelligence) and is currently writing his next book "Alone?" which explores the scientific probability of extraterrestrial life.  For more details on this episode, visit www.CallToMinds.com.  

David interviews Dr. Rick Strassman to discuss America's growing acceptance of psychedelics, DMT, possible explanations of extraterrestrial encounters, and more. Dr. Strassman performed the first new human studies with psychedelic drugs in the US in over 20 years.  He wrote about this research in the popular book, DMT: The Spirit Molecule, which also inspired an independent documentary by the same name, now available on Netflix.  His work has also been popularized through various discussions on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.  For recommended reading and relevant links, please visit www.CallToMinds.com.

David reflects upon the recent death of a loved one and how it inspired a new chapter in his life. Visit www.CallToMinds.com to read this in essay form. 

David Donnelly interviews James Beard award-winning chef Spike Gjerde at his masterpiece of a restaurant known as Woodberry Kitchen.  Spike discusses the driving philosophy behind Woodberry, his adamant support for localized farming, the growing problem of America's industrial food complex, and how the farmers he works with inspire hope for a sustainable future. Visit www.CalltoMinds.com for video clips and more details on this episode.  

Visionary architects Léon Krier and Andrés Duany discuss the future of architecture. Topics covered in this episode include the challenges of sustainability, population growth, classicism vs. modernism, and the importance of a creative workforce.  Krier and Duany are advocates for New Urbanism and hold views that are considered by many to be both provocative and controversial.  This podcast was recorded in the beautiful city of Seaside, Florida, which was planned by this episode's guests.