Modern Wisdom

#344 - Luke Burgis - Mimetic Desire: Why Do We Want?

Jul 8, 2021 · 1h 0m

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Luke Burgis explains Rene Girard's theory of Mimetic Desire.
He explores how our wants are often influenced by others.
The episode connects mimetic desires to scapegoating and societal trends.

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