The Realignment 308 | Johnathan Bi: René Girard, Mimetic Theory, and Confronting the Apocalypse
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Nov 4, 2022 AI Snips
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Startup Misalignment
- Johnathan Bi dropped out of Columbia to pursue a startup, driven by metaphysical desire to be an entrepreneur.
- He later realized this misaligned with his physical desires, leading to an internal sense of failure.
Aligning Desires
- Align metaphysical desires with physical desires to find fulfillment.
- Minimize inflammatory manifestations of metaphysical desire, focusing on intrinsic motivations.
Capitalism's Roots
- René Girard suggests capitalism's roots lie in gift-giving, not bartering.
- Modern economies use money to sever social ties, enabling frequent, less violent transactions.