Infinite Loops Johnathan Bi — René Girard and the Philosophy of Innovation (EP.137)
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Dec 15, 2022 AI Snips
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Girardian Notion of Prestige
- Prestige means desiring an object for more than its inherent value.
- It's driven by association with admired figures, linking desire to social status.
Planted Axiom
- Jonathan Bi's first hypothesis is similar to a planted axiom, an assertion assumed true without proof.
- He believes accepting this axiom illuminates various phenomena, validating its truth through hermeneutical proof.
Memetic Craze and Individualism
- Memetic theory explains both genuine interest and bandwagoning.
- It challenges Western thought by asserting that individual desires are fundamentally social, not individualistic.