Classics,

Physics, and

Philosophy

For Social Impact

Our Mission

Our mission is to understand and address pressing global issues, including sustainability, migration, and inequality, through the interdisciplinary lens of Classics, Physics, and Philosophy.

Bridging Disciplines for Impact

My name is David, and I founded Radiant Minds to explore pressing global issues through an interdisciplinary lens. Our work bridges Physics, Philosophy, and Classics to address today’s most urgent challenges, from migration and sustainability to inequality and public policy. By combining scientific modeling, ethical reasoning, and classical insight, we aim to understand the forces that shape our world and generate new, thoughtful perspectives that inspire the thinkers of the next generation.

Crossing Borders: Voices from Houston

Our podcast shares stories of refugees, immigrants and experts’ diverse perspectives on migration and displacement, to explore social impact, policy, and integration; inspired by service with Afghan families.

David’s Bio

David is the President and Founder of Radiant Minds, and his mission is to understand and address pressing global issues, including sustainability, migration, and inequality, through the interdisciplinary lens of Classics, Physics, and Philosophy. He is a rising senior at St. John’s School in Houston, Texas, with a 4.0 GPA, a 35 ACT, and has been involved in various activities, including volleyball, physics research, and the Junior Classical League.

our Blog

From Odysseus to Refugees: What Do We Owe the Stranger?

Migration and Moral Obligation in Ancient and Modern Worlds

Heisenberg and the Algorithm: Ethics in the Age of AI

Quantum Ethics: Uncertainty in AI and Public Policy

The Stoic Guide to Climate-Conscious Living

Stoicism and Sustainability: Living with Less

Timeless Challenges: Timeline of Migration, Policy, and the Environment in Classical History

Homer’s Odyssey (8th century BCE)

The Odyssey, written by Homer in the 8th century BCE, is a classic tale of migration.

Solon’s Reforms in Athens (594 BCE)

In 594 BCE, the Athenian statesman Solon was granted extraordinary powers to reform his

Pythagoras and Early Eco-Philosophy (570–495 BCE)

The Greek mathematician, Pythagoras (570–495 BCE)

Projects & Service

Migration & Leadership in Resettlement and Belonging

Science for Solutions: Modeling Power Grid Vulnerability

Culinary Exploration Through Culture and Media

Science for Solutions: Modeling Power Grid Vulnerability

Science for Solutions: Modeling Power Grid Vulnerability Heat waves are not only occurring more frequently, but

Multilingual & Multicultural Learning Camp

Multilingual & Multicultural Learning Camp The Language Learning Camp helps children to focus on becoming multicultural

Culinary Exploration Through Culture and Media

Culinary Exploration Through Culture and Media Instagram Culinary Exploration Through Culture and Media Instagram I discovered

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