Luke Burgis

Join entrepreneur and educator Luke Burgis, author of 'Wanting,' as he explores the fascinating concept of mimetic desire. He delves into how our imitative behaviors shape our aspirations and the pitfalls of wanting what we see others have. Burgis shares his transition from banking to the fulfilling world of entrepreneurship and reveals how social media skews our perceptions of happiness. He emphasizes the importance of cultivating genuine connections and reassessing desires for a more meaningful life.

In this engaging discussion, Luke Burgis, an entrepreneur, professor, and author known for his exploration of mimetic desire, delves into the concepts of 'thick desires' and 'political atheism.' He emphasizes the importance of crafting authentic aspirations away from societal pressures and the need for intentional living. Luke critiques the pervasive influence of modern politics and encourages listeners to explore alternative rhythms in life, highlighting the value of unproductive time for reflection, ultimately advocating for a more fulfilling, individualized existence.

Luke has a background on Wall Street and has founded 3 companies in Silicon Valley. He describes his adult life as a constant state of uncertainty. At some point, he took a classics course, which he completed in a 24-hour Starbucks in a couple of months while living in Las Vegas. This led to him to contemplate deeper questions, leaving "entrepreneur Luke" behind and spending 3 years in Rome. Luke is now a Professor at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship and has written a book — "WANTING: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life." The book is one of the best ones I've read in the past couple of years and we talk about some of the ideas in the book and how they intersect with Luke and my life.🎥🍿 YOUTUBE: WATCH HERELinks:Personal websiteTwitter: @lukeburgisLuke's book: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday LifeLuke's Newsletter⌛TIMESTAMPS(00:00) - Intro (01:56) - The scripts that Luke grew up with (15:37) - Book publishing the temptations of conformity (23:02) - The memetic desires & The romantic lie of our own desires (28:32) - Doing the classics course after hours (33:20) - The importance of play & Feeding the spirit (36:07) - Thick Desires & Thin Desires (45:50) - Creativity, Being open & Letting go of control (50:16) - Learning from different work cultures & transcending the system (57:26) - "The Three Cities Problem" — Reason, Faith & Technology (01:05:47) - What’s next, preparing to be a father (01:14:15) - Luke's path role models (01:17:13) - Closing remarks 📘 GOOD WORK: LIVE! => Learn More📕 Buy Paul’s Book (50k+ Sold): The Pathless Path😁 Join Hundreds On Unconventional Paths: Pathless Path Community📲Connect + Follow PaulTwitter: @p_millerdInstagram: @pathlesspaulPaul’s Newsletter: Subscribe to Pathless (23k+ People)Paul’s YouTube: Subscribe🙏Further Ways To Support The Podcast:Accounting, Taxes, And Payroll For Your S-Corp (Ideal for $60k+ income): CollectiveLooking for alternatives to traditional health insurance in the US? Check out CrowdhealthI use Transistor to host this podcast. It rocks. Launch Yours HereI record high-quality videos using Riverside: Sign Up Here

To live the examined life, we have to examine our own desires. Luke Burgis joins Amit Varma in episode 337 of The Seen and the Unseen to share his insights into human nature -- and to talk about his own evolution as a person and a thinker. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Luke Burgis on Twitter, Instagram and his own website. 2. Wanting -- Luke Burgis. 3. Anti-Mimetic -- Luke's newsletter. 4. Ride/Drive -- Another newsletter by Luke. 5. Speaking Out (Of Order) -- Luke Burgis. 6. Podcast Heroes -- Luke Burgis. 7. A Meditation on Form -- Amit Varma. 8. Why Are My Episodes so Long? -- Amit Varma. 9. If You Are a Creator, This Is Your Time -- Amit Varma. 10. On Exactitude in Science — Jorge Luis Borges. 11. Getting out from under the influencers -- Luke Burgis on Look Ma' No Hands, Laura Max Rose's podcast. 12. Marshall McLuhan on Britannica, Wikipedia and Amazon. 13. The Power of Mimetic Desire -- Luke Burgis on The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish. 14. Dietrich von Hildebrand on Wikipedia and Amazon. 15. Leisure: The Basis of Culture -- Josef Pieper. 16. Natasha Badhwar Lives the Examined Life — Episode 301 of The Seen and the Unseen. 17. Dunbar's Number. 18. Imaginary Number — Vijay Seshadri. 19. The Loneliness of the Indian Man — Episode 303 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Nikhil Taneja). 20. The Loneliness of the Indian Woman — Episode 259 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shrayana Bhattacharya). 21. How the Language of Therapy Took Over Dating -- Dani Blum. 22. The Pathless Path -- Paul Millerd. 23. How To Find Your True Desires -- Luke Burgis on Paul Millerd's Pathless Path podcast. 24. Songs of Surrender -- U2. 25. Gurwinder Bhogal Examines Human Nature -- Episode 331 of The Seen and the Unseen. 26. Gurwinder Bhogal's recent megathread -- and his tweet about the learning pyramid. 27. René Girard on Amazon and Wikipedia. 28. Man's Search For Meaning -- Viktor Frankl. 29. The Gentle Wisdom of Pratap Bhanu Mehta — Episode 300 of The Seen and the Unseen. 30. Mystagogues Wanted -- Luke Burgis. 31. Cormac McCarthy on Amazon. 32. Suyash Rai Embraces India’s Complexity -- Episode 307 of The Seen and the Unseen. 33. Religion and Ideology in Indian Society — Episode 124 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Suyash Rai). 34. What People Are Really Doing When They Play Hard to Get -- Luke Burgis. 35. The Two Gentlemen of Verona -- William Shakespeare. 36. Blood Meridian -- Cormac McCarthy. 37. Aesop's Fables. 38. The Crisis of Political Imagination -- Glenn Tinder. 39. A Hidden Life -- Terrence Malick. 40. Paterson -- Jim Jarmusch. Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new video podcast. Check out Everything is Everything on YouTube. Check out Amit’s online course, The Art of Clear Writing. And subscribe to The India Uncut Newsletter. It’s free! Episode art: ‘Look' by Simahina.

I talk with Luke Burgis, an author and expert of René Girard. He's written a book called 'Wanting: the Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life'. Today we discuss Girard, the problem and solution of sacrifice, Christianity, desire and rivalry, our modern concern for victims after the World Wars, the formation of Antichrist, cancel culture and more. Enjoy. Luke Burgis' book, 'Wanting: the Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life': https://www.amazon.com/Wanting-Power-Mimetic-Desire-Everyday/dp/1250262488/ Luke's Substack: https://read.lukeburgis.com/ Luke's website and newsletter: https://lukeburgis.com/ ========== - Original video: https://youtu.be/fItOlHFQHbw - The Symbolic World website and blog: www.thesymbolicworld.com - Merch: www.thesymbolicworld.store - Language of Creation, by Matthieu Pageau: www.amazon.com/Language-Creation…ook/dp/B07D738HD8 Support this podcast: - Website: https://thesymbolicworld.com/support/ - Patreon: www.patreon.com/pageauvideos - Subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/jonathan-pageau - Paypal: www.paypal.me/JonathanPageau Join the conversation: - Unofficial Facebook discussion group: www.facebook.com/groups/1989208418065298/ - The Symbolic World Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/TheSymbolicWorld/ Social media links: - Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSymbolicWorld - Twitter: www.twitter.com/pageaujonathan - Instagram: www.instagram.com/jonathan.pageau My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson. My website designers, Anomalist Design: www.anomalistdesign.com/

In this new “Bishop Barron Presents” discussion, Bishop Barron sits down with bestselling author Luke Burgis to discuss his new book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life. Why do we want what we want? And how do our desires shape us as people? How are desires related to freedom? In their conversation, Bishop Barron and Burgis discuss these topics and more, such as: René Girard Mimetic desire Social media The scapegoat mechanism Links Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life by Luke Burgis NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!

Luke Burgis, an entrepreneur and author, dives into the fascinating world of mimetic desire, revealing how our wants often mirror those of others. He discusses why you're tempted to pursue a Brazilian butt lift and the alchemical nature of mimesis. Listen in as he explores how this phenomenon can lead to scapegoating, the rivalry between Lamborghini and Ferrari, and the societal implications of our imitative desires. Burgis also offers valuable insights on reclaiming personal agency amidst the overwhelming influence of social media.

In this engaging discussion, Luke Burgis, author and business educator, delves into the concept of mimetic desire, inspired by philosopher René Girard. He reveals how our wants are often shaped by others, impacting personal identity and relationships. Burgis emphasizes the irony of seeking fulfillment through external achievements, especially in today’s social media-driven world. He encourages listeners to pursue authenticity in their desires and navigate the complexities of competition and personal growth through reflective practices.

One of the most frequently referenced names among many of the thinkers we've been following on Rebel Wisdom has been that of Rene Girard. He was a French polymath, historian, literary critic, and philosopher of social science, who introduced the idea of memetic desire, and an explanation of the function of the 'scapegoat' in organising societies. He was described as the "new Darwin of the human species".  Luke Burgis has just written a book about Girard's work called 'Wanting, the Power of Memetic Desire in Everyday Life': https://lukeburgis.com/wanting/  He joined us to introduce this fascinating thinker and to answer RW members' questions about why this work is so significant now.

Luke Burgis, creator of Novitate Conference, gives a talk about Nietzsche and Dostoevsky at the Novitate Conference. The topics discussed include the similarities between Nietzsche and Dostoevsky's work, rejection and sacrifice in their writings, Nietzsche's critique of Christianity, his relationship dynamics with Salome, and Dostoevsky's struggles and triumphs.