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106: Luke Burgis on Mimetic Desire, Thick vs. Thin Desires & Power of Memes
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Role Models vs. Models of Desire
- There's a key difference between role models and models of desire.
- Role models exemplify a specific role or skill, like an accountant's organization.
- Models of desire, however, shape our deeper wants and aspirations, influencing what we value.
- Models of desire can be more impactful than role models because they tap into our intrinsic motivations.
- Sometimes, the same person can be both a role model and a model of desire.
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