On this Rational Musings, Iman and Cyrus discuss René Girard's mimetic theory and real life anti-mimetic principles. The guys dissect Luke Burgis' article on living a counter cultural life and why being anti-mimetic is important for becoming antifragile.

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Materials referenced

Luke article: https://www.epsilontheory.com/25-anti-mimetic-tactics-for-living-a-counter-cultural-life/#

Luke book "Wanting": https://lukeburgis.com/wanting/

Epsilon Theory: https://www.epsilontheory.com/

Taleb on religion: https://econjwatch.org/articles/religion-heuristics-and-intergenerational-risk-management

Simon Sarris: https://simonsarris.substack.com/p/in-praise-of-the-gods?s=r

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