The Filter Podcast with Matt Asher

Ep 58: David Gornoski on Girard and Mimetic Theory

Jan 18, 2022

49:50

Creator website

Episode guests

David Gornoski

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

What Is The Scavegoating Process?

01:07

Are You Imitating Someone?

01:24

Cyclops Has One Eye

01:24

The Social Contract

05:11

Introduction

2min

Unknown Knows

5min

Is There a Determinism About Liberalism?

3min

The Social Contract

5min

God's Little Rival

2min

Transhumanism

3min

Memetic Theory - A New Boat Buying Idea

5min

Is a Home an Investment?

2min

Is There a Reflexivity in Markets?

6min

10.

What Are the High Stakes Versions of Memetic Theory?

3min

11.

The Creation of a New Cosmos

5min

12.

Is There a Way to Kill a God?

4min

13.

What Is the Scavegoating Process?

2min

14.

What's Your Social Power to Day? I've Been Crucified by You

2min

I talk with writer and fellow Florida radio host David Gornoski about Rene Girard and Mimetic Theory. We talk about the nature of human desire, myths as cover stories for violence, and the role of the scapegoat. I explain how I almost purchased a boat with an extraordinary history. Related links: A Neighbor's Choice radio show and podcast David Gornoski's work at the Mises Institute

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.