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Hidden Forces

The Power of Mimetic Desire in Markets, Politics, & Culture | Luke Burgis

Jun 14, 2021
56:43
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Luke Burgis, founder of Fourth Wall Ventures and author of 'Wanting,' discusses the power of mimetic desire in markets, politics, and culture. They explore its impact on our behavior, the influence of social media, and ways to counteract its destructive forces. They also discuss historical mythologies, scapegoating mechanisms, and the consequences of hyperconnectivity and algorithms on our desires.
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Quick takeaways

  • Mimetic desire shapes our desires for degrees, career goals, and physical appearances.
  • Social media and hyper-connectivity have transformed our perception of reality with significant implications for politics and economics.

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Understanding the forces that shape desire and its impact on our behavior

This podcast episode delves into mimetic desire, exploring how it influences our behavior in work and life. The speaker, Luke Burgess, highlights the power of mimetic desire in shaping our desires for things like degrees, career goals, and physical appearances. The episode aims to shed light on the impact of consumer culture, social media, and political divisiveness in influencing our desires and leaving us feeling exhausted. It discusses the mimetic consequences of social media and how hyper-connectivity has transformed our perception of reality, with profound implications for our political and economic systems. The episode also explores ways to counteract the destructive forces of mimetic desire, suggesting alternative ways of desiring that are meaningful and enduring.

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