Professor. Podcaster. Consultant. Cultural Theorist.
I teach, I speak, I question the machine.
With one foot planted in the humanities and the other in emerging tech, I navigate the fault lines between culture, education, and digital systems. I’m a Certified AI Prompt Engineer and a Certified Google Analytics Strategist—but I’m also an old-school educator who still believes in the power of big questions and better thinking.
After 25 years in higher ed, I’ve seen what empowers students—and what quietly breaks them. Whether in the classroom, behind the mic, or inside institutions, my work is about decoding the systems we’re living in and helping people use them, not be used by them.
This site is where all of that converges.
In a world accelerating at breakneck velocity, the ability to think clearly will divide the exceptional from the average. To truly learn is to wage war—not only against your own ignorance, but against a culture that rewards obedience over insight. The best won’t conform. They’ll outthink, outgrow, and go beyond.
What Drives What I Do…
Actionable Education
I’ve spent over 25 years teaching and advising—not just transferring knowledge, but reshaping how people see themselves and the world. My mission isn’t to produce compliant graduates—it’s to spark thinkers, skeptics, and builders. Education, for me, is a catalyst, not a credential.
Cultural & Systems Analysis
I dissect the machinery of society—whether it’s higher ed, media narratives, or political frameworks. As a cultural theorist and podcast host, I explore how systems shape us, and how we can push back with clarity and purpose. My work is about decoding the hidden scripts we live by—and helping people rewrite them.
Strategic Technology Fluency
While grounded in the humanities, I’ve fully embraced the cutting edge—certified in AI prompting and Google Analytics. Data and digital tools are today’s literacy, and we must use them strategically, not blindly. I am committed to blending deep human insight with powerful, modern tech.
Reach Out. Let’s Talk
✉️ daviddhopkins@protonmail.com
☎️ (813) 417-7766