The Symbolic World

267 - Luke Burgis - Revenge of the Scapegoat

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Dec 23, 2022
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INSIGHT

Mimetic Desire Explains Human Longing

  • Mimetic desire means we imitate others' desires, shaping what we want through social models.
  • This desire stems from a deep human longing for transcendence and higher being.
INSIGHT

Similarity Crucial in Scapegoating

  • Scapegoat sacrifice requires the victim to resemble the community to be effective.
  • This similarity allows the victim to absorb collective guilt, preventing further internal violence.
INSIGHT

Victimhood Rivalry Inverts Christianity

  • Concern for victims now unites the world, exposing the scapegoat mechanism.
  • This leads to rivalry over victimhood, ironically inverting Christianity's true message.
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