Desire and Beauty (Luke Burgis) - Clip from S1E7

Luke Burgis, entrepreneur and author, discusses René Girard's theory of mimetic desire in relation to status and success. Topics include the impact of mimetic desire on actions in Silicon Valley and academia, the complexities of status and prestige, competition vs collaboration in science and technology, the role of beauty in driving individuals, and the link between beauty, desire, and vocational fulfillment.