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#138 Luke Burgis: The Power of Mimetic Desire
The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
What is Metaphysical Desire?
Metaphysical desire, according to Gerard, is desiring to desire what another person desires, beyond any object. This desire is for a certain identity, not just material objects. The example of people dressing like Conor illustrates the desire for a certain type of person, not just his fashion. When a model changes, the desire for objects also changes because it was never about the object, but about the model.
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