Podcasts about wanting the power

Why do we want what we want? Philosopher, theologian, and literary critic René Girard posits that we draw our desires largely from the people around us, a fact which has implications for everything from how we should plan our careers to the direction of foreign policy. Following a career spanning business, religious discernment, and academia, Luke Burgis joins Madison's Notes to explore Girard's philosophy of desire. Along the way, he delves into the concept of 'political atheism,' America's struggle with China, the future of social media, and why artificial intelligence will render the humanities more relevant than ever. Luke Burgis is Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs & Projects at the Ciocca Center at Catholic University of America, as well as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Business in the Busch School. He has founded and led multiple companies and is the founder and director of Fourth Wall Ventures, an incubator for people and companies that contribute to the formation of a healthy human ecology. He is a graduate of NYU's Stern School of Business and of a pontifical university in Rome, where he studied theology. He is the author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life (St. Martin's Press, 2021), and his next book, The One and the Ninety-Nine will be released in 2026. If you can't wait that long, he also has a popular Substack. Contributions to and/or sponsorship of any event does not constitute departmental or institutional endorsement of the specific program, speakers or views presented. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Why do we want what we want? Philosopher, theologian, and literary critic René Girard posits that we draw our desires largely from the people around us, a fact which has implications for everything from how we should plan our careers to the direction of foreign policy. Following a career spanning business, religious discernment, and academia, Luke Burgis joins Madison's Notes to explore Girard's philosophy of desire. Along the way, he delves into the concept of 'political atheism,' America's struggle with China, the future of social media, and why artificial intelligence will render the humanities more relevant than ever. Luke Burgis is Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs & Projects at the Ciocca Center at Catholic University of America, as well as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Business in the Busch School. He has founded and led multiple companies and is the founder and director of Fourth Wall Ventures, an incubator for people and companies that contribute to the formation of a healthy human ecology. He is a graduate of NYU's Stern School of Business and of a pontifical university in Rome, where he studied theology. He is the author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life (St. Martin's Press, 2021), and his next book, The One and the Ninety-Nine will be released in 2026. If you can't wait that long, he also has a popular Substack. Contributions to and/or sponsorship of any event does not constitute departmental or institutional endorsement of the specific program, speakers or views presented. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Why do we want what we want? Philosopher, theologian, and literary critic René Girard posits that we draw our desires largely from the people around us, a fact which has implications for everything from how we should plan our careers to the direction of foreign policy. Following a career spanning business, religious discernment, and academia, Luke Burgis joins Madison's Notes to explore Girard's philosophy of desire. Along the way, he delves into the concept of 'political atheism,' America's struggle with China, the future of social media, and why artificial intelligence will render the humanities more relevant than ever. Luke Burgis is Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs & Projects at the Ciocca Center at Catholic University of America, as well as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Business in the Busch School. He has founded and led multiple companies and is the founder and director of Fourth Wall Ventures, an incubator for people and companies that contribute to the formation of a healthy human ecology. He is a graduate of NYU's Stern School of Business and of a pontifical university in Rome, where he studied theology. He is the author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life (St. Martin's Press, 2021), and his next book, The One and the Ninety-Nine will be released in 2026. If you can't wait that long, he also has a popular Substack. Contributions to and/or sponsorship of any event does not constitute departmental or institutional endorsement of the specific program, speakers or views presented. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Why do we want what we want? Philosopher, theologian, and literary critic René Girard posits that we draw our desires largely from the people around us, a fact which has implications for everything from how we should plan our careers to the direction of foreign policy. Following a career spanning business, religious discernment, and academia, Luke Burgis joins Madison's Notes to explore Girard's philosophy of desire. Along the way, he delves into the concept of 'political atheism,' America's struggle with China, the future of social media, and why artificial intelligence will render the humanities more relevant than ever. Luke Burgis is Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs & Projects at the Ciocca Center at Catholic University of America, as well as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Business in the Busch School. He has founded and led multiple companies and is the founder and director of Fourth Wall Ventures, an incubator for people and companies that contribute to the formation of a healthy human ecology. He is a graduate of NYU's Stern School of Business and of a pontifical university in Rome, where he studied theology. He is the author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life (St. Martin's Press, 2021), and his next book, The One and the Ninety-Nine will be released in 2026. If you can't wait that long, he also has a popular Substack. Contributions to and/or sponsorship of any event does not constitute departmental or institutional endorsement of the specific program, speakers or views presented. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

En este episodio de "Read to Lead", nos sumergimos en una fascinante conversación con Norman Müller, un emprendedor tecnológico cuyo impacto ha resonado en millones de usuarios en México. Como cofundador y director ejecutivo de Fondeadora, Norman lidera un banco digital innovador que busca transformar la manera en que los mexicanos acceden a servicios financieros. Con un GMV acumulado anual de más de US$1,000 millones, su visión disruptiva ha revolucionado el panorama financiero en México. Norman profundizan en el libro "Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life" de Luke Burgis. Juntos, exploramos la teoría mimética del deseo y su impacto en nuestras vidas cotidianas. Desde la influencia de la marca hasta el poder de los modelos en la generación de deseos y engagement en los consumidores, esta conversación ofrece una perspectiva reveladora sobre cómo nuestras aspiraciones están moldeadas por el entorno que nos rodea. Luke Burgis es un autor perspicaz en la exploración de los deseos humanos, arraigado en la filosofía de Rene Girard sobre el deseo mimético y su influencia en individuos y sociedades, particularmente en el ámbito empresarial y emprendedor. A través de su obra, Burgis presenta el concepto de deseo mimético, iluminando cómo nuestros anhelos son esculpidos por las aspiraciones de los demás. Su habilidad para fusionar ideas filosóficas con sabiduría práctica constituye una de las principales fortalezas del libro, proporcionando una comprensión más profunda de las fuerzas en juego en los procesos de toma de decisiones empresariales. Burgis ofrece valiosas herramientas para navegar mercados competitivos, fomentar la innovación y construir empresas éticas y sostenibles. Muller, también nos comparte cómo la lectura de "Wanting" ha transformado su enfoque en el emprendimiento. Descubre cómo reconoció la influencia de modelos en sus propios deseos y cómo adoptó un enfoque de minimalismo para alinear sus aspiraciones con sus valores personales. Desde la importancia de construir relaciones profundas y de confianza en el mundo empresarial hasta la reflexión sobre el futuro del deseo consciente. No olvides suscribirte dándole click al botón de seguir para que no te pierdas ningún episodio. Continuemos la conversación en redes sociales. Me puedes encuentrarar en X (a.ka. Twitter) como @fabriceserfati o visita el sitio web https://www.serfati.vc/

Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/bigthink to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being sold. In this Big Think video, Luke Burgis, Todd Rose , and Amishi Jha explore the intricacies of social media's influence on human desires, opinion, attention, and overall mental health. The discussion encompasses the enticing nature of rapid opinion formation, the concept of mimetic desire and its amplification through digital platforms, and the profound implications of the 'Attention Economy' where user focus is commodified. They address the creation and consequences of digital illusions, offering a nuanced examination of social media's dual role as both a democratizing force and a potential source of toxicity. Through their analysis, Burgis and Jha provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges posed by online interactions and suggest mindfulness as a tool for individuals to regain control over their attention and desires in an increasingly digital world. This presentation serves as a critical reflection on the modern digital landscape and its effects on society. Go Deeper with Big Think: ►Become a Big Think Member Get exclusive access to full interviews, early access to new releases, Big Think merch and more ►Get Big Think+ for Business Guide, inspire and accelerate leaders at all levels of your company with the biggest minds in business -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Luke Burgis: Luke Burgis is a veteran entrepreneur and author. He's the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship in Washington, DC, and the founder of Fourth Wall Ventures, an incubator that invests in people, art, and technology that contribute to a healthy human ecology. Luke studied business at NYU Stern before doing graduate work in philosophy and earning an S.T.B. in Theology from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome. He's the author of the book Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, which popularized the work of cultural anthropologist René Girard. He lives with his wife, Claire, in the DC area. About Todd Rose: Todd Rose is the co-founder and president of Populace, a think tank committed to ensuring that all people have the opportunity to pursue fulfilling lives in a thriving society. Prior to Populace, he was a faculty member at Harvard University where he founded the Laboratory for the Science of Individuality and directed the Mind, Brain, and Education program. Todd is the best selling author of Collective Illusions, Dark Horse, and The End of Average. He lives in Burlington, Massachusetts. About Amishi Jha: Dr. Amishi Jha is an internationally renowned neuroscience researcher, speaker, and author in the fields of attention, resilience, and mindfulness. She studies how to keep the brain's attention systems in peak shape over high-pressure intervals. Over the past two decades, she has conducted large-scale studies with the US Military, first responders, medical professionals, business leaders, elite sports teams, and more. Her research reveals that the science is clear: You can change your brain to become more attentive, present, and productive. About Big Think | Smarter Faster™ ► Big Think The leading source of expert-driven, educational content. With thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, Big Think helps you get smarter, faster by exploring the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century. Get Smarter, Faster. With Episodes From The Worlds Biggest Thinkers. Follow The Podcast And Turn On The Notifications!! Share This Episode If You Found It Valuable Leave A 5 Star Review... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denna jul är inget sig likt i Betlehem, om influencers i USA som uppmuntrar sina följare att läsa Koranen som ett stöd för palestinierna; och om hur samfund i Järva anordnar aktiviteter för unga. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Hör prästen Sally Azar i Betlehem om en annorlunda jul: ”I år är julgranen dekorerad med våra böner, ingen här har lust att fira jul när vårt folk dör bara någon timme härifrån.”Det har gått två månader sedan Hamas attack i Israel och i spåren av kriget som följde har Islam fått ett uppsving i sociala medier där unga amerikaner uppmuntrar varandra att läsa koranen och konvertera till Islam. Många av de som hakar på trenden tycker att koranens budskap är förenliga med progressiva värderingar. Hör bland andra Misha Euceph, podcast-producent som driver Quran Book Club på Instagram, Luke Burgis, författare som skrivit boken ”Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life” och Simon Sorgenfrei, professor i religionsvetenskap vid Södertörns högskola.Många talar om att gängkriminaliteten bäst motarbetas genom att nå unga tidigt. Vilken skillnad kan trossamfunden göra för att vara en trygg plats för unga? Vi besöker Järvaområdet och talar med Abdul Kader Habib, chaplan i församlingen Khadija center i Kista och Julia Adolfsson, verksamhetsansvarig Frälsningsarmén i Husby. Hör även Lars Trägårdh, professor i historia vid Uppsala universitet, forskat på civilsamhällets roll i samhället.programledare: Åsa Furuhagenreportrar: Nathalie Rothschild och Ebba Sörhagproducent: Anders Diamant

Paul Millerd spent several years working in strategy consulting and on the “default path” before deciding to walk away to work on his own in 2017. His book, The Pathless Path, chronicles his own journey and deep dive into the history of work and has been read by more than 40,000 people. His podcast, The Pathless Path Podcast, highlights conversations with others following unconventional paths. He also runs the online training business StrategyU, helping people learn the skills of consulting without having to work in the industry. In our conversation, Paul shares:• An explanation of the “default path” and the “pathless path”• Signs you may be stuck on the default path• How to inch your way toward the pathless path• Why Paul suggests everyone should take a three-month sabbatical• Tips for embracing fear and betting on yourself• How to work through the fear of losing money and prestige—Brought to you by Sanity—The most customizable content layer to power your growth engine | Maui Nui Venison—The healthiest red meat on the planet delivered directly to your door | Wix Studio—The web creation platform built for agencies—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/redefining-success-money-and-belonging-paul-millerd-the-pathless-path/—Where to find Paul Millerd:• X: https://twitter.com/p_millerd• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmillerd/• Website: https://pathlesspath.com/• Podcast: https://think-boundless.com/podcast/• Email: paul@strategyu.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Paul's background(04:33) An explanation of the “default path”(06:32) Questions to help clarify which path you are on(07:35) Paul's thoughts on “remixing your path”(09:57) An explanation of the “pathless path” (12:06) Examples of the pathless path(13:54) Why meaning is hard to find and sustain on a traditional career path (16:05) A case for the three-month sabbatical (18:16) A mindfulness and self-reflection exercise(20:18) Why Paul recommends three months(22:28) Advice to founders on offering sabbaticals(23:40) Other tactics for self-discovery(27:08) The variability of income in self-employed roles (29:12) Methods for staying afloat after leaving your job(30:42) Tips for reframing your thoughts around money(33:19) Why betting on yourself usually works out(34:46) The importance of setting aside time for creative pursuits(36:22) How to dip your toes in and find your path (37:53) Lenny's personal journey(39:27) Advice on dealing with the naysayers (40:22) How to acknowledge and tame your fears(44:52) The “ship, quit, and learn” framework(46:39) Why the pathless path is one of constant reinvention(51:27) Paul's response to criticism (58:02) First steps for getting started on your journey(55:42) Lightning round—Referenced:• The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story for Work and Life: https://www.amazon.com/Pathless-Path-Imagining-Story-Work/dp/B09QF6Q421• David Autor on X: https://twitter.com/davidautor• Tim Ferriss's blog: https://tim.blog/• Why you should define your fears instead of your goals | Tim Ferriss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J6jAC6XxAI• How Lenny Rachitsky Got 531,000 Substack Subscribers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMZem1NYfpM• The Lindy effect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_effect• StrategyU: https://strategyu.co/• David Deming's website: https://www.daviddeming.com/nyt-columns• The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Work-Your-Life-Journey/dp/0553386077• Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life: https://www.amazon.com/Wanting-Power-Mimetic-Desire-Everyday/dp/1250262488• Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain: https://www.hbo.com/movies/roadrunner-a-film-about-anthony-bourdain• Nuna travel stroller: https://nunababy.com/usa/trvl-easy-fold-compact-stroller• Build Your Own Chatbot with OpenAI GPT-3 and Streamlit: https://medium.com/@avra42/build-your-own-chatbot-with-openai-gpt-3-and-streamlit-6f1330876846—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Luke Burgis (ethical entrepreneur, mimetic desire expert) reckons none of us knows what we want. We like to think we are incredibly original creators of our artfully curated lives. But, in fact, we only ever mimic others' desires. Luke's thesis draws on the work of philosopher Rene Girard who coined the term “mimetic desire” and who has become an obsession among Silicon Valley bros. I was keen to find out why Girard's idea has become so hot and asked Luke to join me to put things straight. Luke is a veteran entrepreneur, the entrepreneur-in-residence at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC and the author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, named by the Financial Times as one of the most important business books of 2021. In this chat we cover how the social media pile-on is not so much about difference, why women are so often scapegoats and how Lamborghini cars came about due to a mimetic rivalry with Ferrari (and their bad clutches).Wanting is available to purchase hereYou can follow Luke's writing over on his Substack: Anti-MimeticFollow Luke on InstagramIf you need to know a bit more about me… head to my "about" pageFor more such conversations subscribe to my Substack newsletter, it's where I interact the most!Get your copy of my book, This One Wild and Precious LifeLet's connect on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where do our desires come from? Babies don't come into this world with an inherent drive to found tech companies. How much do our environment and the people around us shape those wants? Luke Burgis is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Catholic University of America and is the author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, which expands on the mimetic theory of René Girard's. He also co-authored the book, Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person, which explores how to find one's true vocation in life. Luke and Greg discuss why so many of our desires come from imitating those around us, the difference between thick vs. thin desires, and how true vocations in life should transcend just a job. *unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:The importance of developing the habit of being present 47:41: We need to learn that skill of being present because we're always on all the time, social media phones. And when I say on, I mean we live in a world where everything is recorded. Everything is on stage; all the world's a stage, as Shakespeare said. So stepping off that stage from time to time doesn't necessarily mean going on a silent retreat, as I have. I've been very lucky to have had the opportunity to go on those. Sometimes it just means stepping off that stage and just being alone with ourselves and the people that are close to us.The moving goalpost is a real problem for mimesis33:23: The moving goalpost problem is a real problem when it comes to mimesis, especially when we're not clear about what the objectives are.Social media and how it made all of us into internal mediators for one another26:43: Social media, it's called the town square. But in a sense, it's made all of us into internal mediators for one another. We can all interact. It's narrowed the space—the existential space—between us and just made it a lot easier to assimilate ideas. It seems like we're all kind of living in each other's heads.What does it mean to have a personal vocation that is unrepeatable?53:22: ​​A vocation is something intensely personal. And that, you know, is mine because of my unique, created nature because of my time and unique circumstances that I've been born into. My unique family, the people that I encounter on a daily basis, and my personal vocation will be different than anybody else's who's ever lived.Show Links:Recommended Resources:René GirardIgnatius of LoyolaChef Sebastien BrasI See Satan Fall Like Lightning by René GirardGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at The Catholic University of AmericaLuke Burgis' WebsiteLuke Burgis on LinkedInLuke Burgis on TwitterHis Work:Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday LifeUnrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person

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.

Hello Lovely Listeners!  Here's a brief intro on two topics which will be covered in further depth during my conversation with Jenny Blake for episode 56 (to be aired May 21st).  I touch on Intuition, with the briefest of summaries of what I've learned (mostly from lived experience but also from Penney Peirce).  Then I explore the notion of mimetic desire, specifically in the way Luke Burgis talks about it in his book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life. This should help set the stage for the next episode so please be sure you're subscribed so you'll get the download automatically when that is published. Resources mentioned in this episode: Link to more on labyrinths and if you want a visual for them: https://earthandaltarmag.com/posts/qs6pevk77i0lhpqlvv8w0u23f1sbwk Luke Burgis' book and Substack Page Penney Peirce, My favorite book of hers is The Intuitive Way Many thanks to Jenny Blake and her BFF community. Wisdom Ways Studios: https://www.wisdomwayscenter.org/studiorental *** To support my work, you can purchase the audio version of my book here. To apply for a free audio version of the book, please enter your name and email at this form. Support for this podcast comes from readers of Unleash, Unlearn, and Enliven, from clients, and from listeners like you. For more resources, subscribe to my the Somatic Wisdom Substack newsletter, where much of this content can be found in essay form. To get in contact or look into being a guest, please message me via LinkedIn.  If you are interested in the monthly Women Celebrating Wins group, please fill this form out so we can verify your identify and contact you with more information.  *** Music credit: https://www.melodyloops.com/composers/ihsandincer/ Cover art credit: https://www.natalyakolosowsky.com/            

The Luke Burgis InterviewAuthor of WANTING and the Anti-Mimetic Newsletter Luke Burgis Interviews with Matthew KellyNew York Times bestselling author Matthew Kelly interviews author Luke Burgis. Luke is a teacher, speaker, entrepreneur, and author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.To learn more about Luke Burgis and get a copy of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, click here: https://amzn.to/3AKWAsMGet Matthew's 60 Second Wisdom delivered to your inbox: https://www.matthewkelly.com/subscribeIf you have not read HOLY MOMENTS, get your copy today! - https://holymomentsbook.comSubscribe to Matthew's YouTube Channel today! https://www.youtube.com/c/MatthewKell...https://www.matthewkelly.comGet Matthew's 60 Second Wisdom delivered to your inbox: https://www.matthewkelly.com/subscribe The Best Version of Yourself and 60 Second Wisdom are registered trademarks.#MatthewKelly #author #interview #christian #newbook #books #entrepreneur

For this episode, we interviewed the author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, Luke Burgis. Why do we want what we want? This topic is rarely presented in conversations, business meetings, or political agendas, but it has a comprehensive impact on our lives and shapes our societies. This episode explores the psychology behind human desires, role modeling, competition, and the awareness of intentional wanting. Luke Burgis has founded and led multiple companies. He's currently entrepreneur-in-residence and director of programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at the Catholic University of America, where he also teaches business and develops new education initiatives. He's also the founder and director of Fourth Wall Ventures, an incubator for people and companies that contribute to the formation of a healthy human ecology. He graduated from NYU Stern School of Business and later from a pontifical university in Rome, where he studied theology. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, Claire. Get Luke's book here: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, Luke Burgis. Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

To decide what kind of life you want to live and to step into who you want to be - start backwards. Who are you living for? Where was this born? What is your ego? Why is acknowledging and accepting it a necessary part of growth? Why do you want the things you want? What's holding you back from loving yourself? In this episode, there are a lot of moving parts, a foundational escrow of understanding the influences that made you, your ego, and what the ego even is in its various enigmatic definitions. How do you begin transmuting the pain and letting your ego move you into consciousness? How do you use your ego as a tool?Life, in many ways, is a mirror. And so are people. Why you can recognize love, is because you know love. You are love. Why you can recognize the opposite - is because that too, is also within you. Love is the most infinite presence in the world - and if you look for it, you will find it. But that is also true for the opposite. There is a dynamic polarity to everything. And with that, a radical acceptance in realizing that you live what you are. You become who you want to become, by embodying it - with full breadth.In this episode, I talk a bit about my journey in discovering that I was living my life out of alignment with what I truly wanted and some of the learnings I've gathered from literature on the Ego, Mimetic Desire, & Generational Trauma. I talk about how you can break out of the conditioning and understand what is holding you back to be empowered in strength to overcome it.Book Recommendations Mentioned in this Episode:1. Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle2. Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Every Day Life - Luke Burgis2. Untethered Soul - Michael J Singer3. It Didn't Start with You - Mark WolynnSOCIALS: Tell me what you want to hear next & follow for updates!Spiritual & Self-Help Advice -> TikTok: butterflyfountainPodcast Instagram: @figuringshiiitoutPersonal Instagram: @222vgfYoutube: @figuringshitout (Vanessa Fontana / Butterfly Fountain)Contact: contactbutterflyfountain@gmail.comSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/figuring-sh-t-out/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on MavenWhy do you want what you do? Are your desires even yours? In this conversation, Caleb Ontiveros speaks with Luke Burgis. Luke's most recent book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, covers mimetic theory, as does this conversation.Mimetic theory is essential for Stoics to know because it explains why we end up wanting so many things that are outside of our control. Luke shares how mimetic theory does this and tactics for focusing on “thick” as opposed to “thin” desires.Anti-Mimetic newsletter***Stoa Conversations is Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay's podcast on Stoic theory and practice.Caleb and Michael work together on the Stoa app. Stoa is designed to help you build resilience and focus on what matters. It combines the practical philosophy of Stoicism with modern techniques and meditation.Download the Stoa app (it's a free download): stoameditation.com/podListen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribeCaleb Ontiveros has a background in academic philosophy (MA) and startups. His favorite Stoic is Marcus Aurelius. Follow him here: https://twitter.com/calebmontiverosMichael Tremblay also has a background in academic philosophy (PhD) where he focused on Epictetus. He is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His favorite Stoic is Epictetus. Follow him here: https://twitter.com/_MikeTremblayThank you to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/

For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we interviewed the author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, Luke Burgis. Why do we want what we want? This topic is rarely presented in conversations, business meetings, or political agendas, but it has a comprehensive impact on our lives and shapes our societies. This episode explores the psychology behind human desires, role modeling, competition, and the awareness of intentional wanting. Luke Burgis has founded and led multiple companies. He's currently entrepreneur-in-residence and director of programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at the Catholic University of America, where he also teaches business and develops new education initiatives. He's also the founder and director of Fourth Wall Ventures, an incubator for people and companies that contribute to the formation of a healthy human ecology. He graduated from NYU Stern School of Business and later from a pontifical university in Rome, where he studied theology. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, Claire. Get Luke's book here: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, Luke Burgis. Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

This week, we were excited to have author Luke Burgis on the pod, to talk about a hot topic: desire. Specifically, mimetic desire-- the idea that desires are often generated through our human propensity to copy each other. He's written an excellent book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, that affected both of us deeply. First theorized by the French philosopher Rene Girard, and present in everything from The White Lotus to the writings of Peter Thiel, mimetic desire is everywhere around us. We talked about how to identify the power of mimetic desire in our society: in ever more adversarial politics, in an economy increasingly focused on attention, and especially in social-media-mediated quests for collective scapegoats (Shadi shares how he became a scapegoat for Philadelphia sports fans last week). We discussed if it was possible to ever break the cycle of scapegoating, and how knowledge of this dynamic should change how we view politics. What does it mean to be a "political atheist," as Girard, a Catholic, called himself? And is Damir going to Hell? In Part 2 (available here for subscribers) we pondered what the more pessimistic conclusions of the theory of mimetic desire might be. What does it mean that societies are to some extent bound to engage in cycles of mimetic imitation, rivalry, and scapegoating? Do citizens in democracies really deliberate rationally, or are they just following the leader? Is Shadi's insistence that democracy is an end in itself in peril? We closed by asking what implications this could all have for our personal livees? How can we determine which of our desires are "thin"-- mimetically taken from others-- or "thick"-- coming from a deep sense of self? Do we have to consciously restrain our own choices? And what might our lives look like if we regain our sense of self-possession? Required Reading: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, by Luke Burgis (Amazon). Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World, by Rene Girard (Amazon). Shadi's bad sports tweet. This week, we were excited to have author Luke Burgis on the pod, to talk about a hot topic: desire. Specifically, mimetic desire—the idea that desires are often generated through our human propensity to copy each other. He's written an excellent book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, that affected both of us deeply. This week, we were excited to have author Luke Burgis on the pod, to talk about a hot topic: desire. Specifically, mimetic desire—the idea that desires are often generated through our human propensity to copy each other. He's written an excellent book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, that affected both of us deeply. First theorized by the French philosopher Rene Girard, and present in everything from The White Lotus to the writings of Peter Thiel, mimetic desire is everywhere around us. We talked about how to identify the power of mimetic desire in our society: in ever more adversarial politics, in an economy increasingly focused on attention, and especially in social-media-mediated quests for collective scapegoats (Shadi shares how he became a scapegoat for Philadelphia sports fans last week). We discussed if  it was possible ever break the cycle of scapegoating, and how knowledge of this dynamic should change how we view politics. What does it mean to be a "political atheist," as Girard, a Catholic, called himself? And is Damir going to Hell? In Part 2 (available here for subscribers), we pondered what the more pessimistic conclusions of the theory of mimetic desire might be. What does it mean that societies are to some extent bound to engage in cycles of mimetic imitation, rivalry, and scapegoating? Do citizens in democracies really deliberate rationally, or are they just following the leader? Is Shadi's insistence that democracy is as an end in itself in peril? We closed by asking what implications this could all have for our personal lives. How can we determine which of our desires are "thin"—mimetically taken from others—or "thick"—coming from a deep sense of self? Do we have to consciously restrain our own choices? And what might our lives look like if we regain our sense of self-possession? Required Reading: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, by Luke Burgis (Amazon). Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World, by Rene Girard (Amazon). Shadi's bad sports tweet.

Psychological suffering appears to be greatly facilitated by unfavourable comparisons that we make between ourselves and others in many domains of life. However, there are surprising dynamics (and even upsides) to these comparisons or modelling depending on the context.  Entrepreneur & author, Mr. Luke Burgis, joins us for a discussion of the themes in his widely acclaimed book Wanting - The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.  In this discussion we cover:important experiences in Luke's journey that led to him to want to write the book “Wanting”the difference between wanting vs. likinga brief summary of René Girard's theory of “mimetic desire”—that is, the idea that most human wanting comes from imitating the desires of others and that each of us is surrounded by people who generate, shape, and manipulate our desiresa consideration of the common challenges (and upsides) of mimetic desire embedded in everyday life, including of identity formationdynamics related to whether the “model” of imitation is near (a next door neighbour) or far (a celebrity) and how this distance influences whether a model of imitation will spark desire/inspiration vs jealously/conflict the delicate dance that leaders must manage with respect to inspiring but also not inciting jealously & conflictexploration of the notion that scapegoating & blame are common, but pathological ways of stopping the cycle of mimetic conflictconsideration of the impact of social media on psychological well being through the lens of mimetic desire"thin" vs. "thick" desires and the implications for meaningfulness in lifehow to foster motivation, move humanity forward and pursue excellence/achievement without unleashing cycles of mimetic desire that lead to competition and conflictComments or feedback?  Email the show @ oicbtpodcast@gmail.com.  Host note: We will be offering a 6 week essentials of CBT workshop that I will be facilitating beginning March 24, 2023.  For more information and registration, please visit: https://www.ottawacbt.ca/news Please come join us!Bio: Luke Burgis has co-created and led four companies in wellness, consumer products, and technology. He's currently Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship where he also teaches business at The Catholic University of America. Luke has helped form and serves on the board of several new K-12 education initiatives and writes and speaks regularly about the education of desire. He studied business at NYU Stern and philosophy and theology at a pontifical university in Rome. He's Managing Partner of Fourth Wall Ventures, an incubator that he started to build, train, and invest in people and companies that contribute to a healthy human ecology. He lives in Washington, DC with his wife, Claire.https://lukeburgis.com/@lukeburgis

The opening epigraph to Luke Burgis' brilliant book gave me such a chuckle that I can't resist sharing it here: “We want what other people want because other people want it, and it's penciled-in eyebrows all the way down, down to the depths of the nth circle of hell where we all die immediately of a Brazilian butt lift, over and over again.” —Dayna Tortorici via n+1 (as quoted in Wanting) In today's conversation, we're talking about mimetic desire and our relationship to wanting. It's a fundamental aspect of the fact that humans are social creatures: I see, therefore I want; I want, therefore I am. But if what you're wanting isn't serving you, this conversation will be just the medicine you need to turn your attention inward again. As Luke says, “Mimetic desire is like gravity—it just is. Gravity is always at work. What gravity is to physics, mimetic desire is to psychology.” We can better at escaping relational riptides and the rat race. Listen in to learn more about why Wanting is the key to unlocking our deepest desires and ridding ourselves of toxic comparison and competition. More About Luke: Luke Burgis has co-created and led four companies in wellness, consumer products, and technology. He's currently Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship where he also teaches business at The Catholic University of America. He writes and speaks regularly about the education of desire, and is the author of two books on these topics: Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person and Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.

Luke Burgis began his career on Wall Street in investment banking and private equity and went on to found multiple companies in technology, consumer products, and wellness. He is Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at The Catholic University of America, where he is also a professor of business. He graduated from New York University's Stern School of Business with a degree in Finance and Accounting and later studied philosophy and theology at a pontifical university in Rome. Luke is the co-author of the book Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person, with Dr. Joshua Miller, and the bestselling book Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life (St. Martin's Press), inspired by the ideas of the social theorist René Girard on the mimetic or imitative nature of human desire.In our conversation, we talked about what beauty has to do with mimetic desire and rivalry, especially in the worlds of science and technology.In this episode, we explore:1. What attracted Luke to pursue finance, entrepreneurship, and then to study philosophy and theology2. What is mimetic desire, and why does it matter?3. The work of Rene Girard on mimetic desire4. How mimetic rivalry relates to unhealthy competition in science5. How to foster healthy competition instead of mimetic rivalry6. Comparing the worlds of technology and academia when it comes to mimetic desire7. Luke's conceptual framework called The Three-City Problem, examining the relationship between reason, faith, and technology9. How one can focus on deeper beauty rather than mimetic desire10. The scapegoating mechanism and the mimetic crisis11. How to become anti-mimeticTo learn more about his work, visit his website and subscribe to his newsletterCheck out his book:Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Lifehttps://www.amazon.com/Wanting-Power-Mimetic-Desire-Everyday/dp/1250262488Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BeautyatWorkPodcastSupport the show

Most people don't follow through on the goals that they set for themselves. This is common knowledge. But the more important question is: Why are people struggling to achieve their goals? It turns out that some of it has to do with how we structure our goals and some of it has to do with our motivation for choosing those goals in the first place.In this episode, Megan and Michael talk about five mistakes that people make when setting goals and how to move forward. Then, Joel speaks to author Luke Burgis about the importance of how we're motivated.Make sure to check out Luke's book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.If you need help setting your goals, then you should check out Full Focus' Best Year Ever event on January 6, 2023. For more information, visit https://fullfocus.co/goalsetting.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most people don't follow through on the goals that they set for themselves. This is common knowledge. But the more important question is: Why are people struggling to achieve their goals? It turns out that some of it has to do with how we structure our goals and some of it has to do with our motivation for choosing those goals in the first place.In this episode, Megan and Michael talk about five mistakes that people make when setting goals and how to move forward. Then, Joel speaks to author Luke Burgis about the importance of how we're motivated.Make sure to check out Luke's book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.If you need help setting your goals, then you should check out Full Focus' Best Year Ever event on January 6, 2023. For more information, visit https://fullfocus.co/goalsetting.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

HoS Pod welcomes Luke Burgis, author of the fascinating book Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life. I read it before our interview and can't stop thinking about it. Not only is the book entertaining, but it gave me a different perspective on life. I can't say that happens all too often. Luke is also the proprietor of the Anti-Mimetic, which continues on his book's pertinent themes. A Substack devoted to one book's themes might sound constraining, but perhaps after you listen to the podcast, you'll see how Luke's focus happens to be endlessly generative. Our conversation included, but was not limited to…* What is “mimetic desire”? * Why is understanding mimetic desire a skeleton key for understanding life?* Why Luke was researching professional sports (football specifically) for his book* To understand an athlete, you need to know what they desire* How the 1990s San Diego Chargers rejected the Denver Broncos imitative trap* How Steve Kerr used football coaching as a model for his basketball team* “I guess I believe in you more than you do,” as motivation* How similarity breeds rivalry more than difference does* What's the most powerful mimesis engine: Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or Instagram?* The “training wheels truth” that Twitter is an echo chamber isn't totally true* The scapegoat as a deep human need* “Torches of Freedom,” a 1920s example of woke capitalism This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit houseofstrauss.substack.com/subscribe

Today we're joined by Luke Burgis, author of "Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life," to discuss where our desires come from and how we can better shape them. We discuss his article, "The Three City Problem of Modern Life," in which he expands on the idea, "What does Athens (reason) have to do with Jerusalem (faith)?" by adding a third city to the discussion: Silicon Valley (technology) and proposing that this Silicon Valley "city" has changed our relationships with reason and faith. Then, we talk about mimetic desire: what it is, why it's important, and how we can respond to our own desires based on where they come from. We define "disruptive empathy" and "trendy narcissism" and talk about how real love ties into all of this. WE'RE GIVING AWAY 5 SIGNED COPIES OF LUKE'S BOOK! To enter: Head to YouTube when this episode goes live there at 6pm ET Make sure you're subscribed Comment on this video that you want to enter the giveaway and your Instagram handle so we can DM you for your address --- Timecodes: [01:15] Intro [03:07] "The Three City Problem of Modern Life" [18:42] Mimetic desire [25:27] Does technology lead to mimetic desire? [29:47] Defining love [33:04] Disruptive empathy [39:44] Mimetic future & what we will want tomorrow [42:13] Advice from "Wanting" [45:03] Giveaway --- Today's Sponsors: Annie's Kit Clubs — all subscriptions are month-to-month, and you can cancel anytime! Go to AnniesKitClubs.com/ALLIE and get your first month 75% off! CrowdHealth — get your first 6 months for just $99/month. Use promo code 'ALLIE' when you sign up at JoinCrowdHealth.com. Good Ranchers — change the way you shop for meat today by visiting GoodRanchers.com/ALLIE and use promo code 'ALLIE' to save $30 off your order AND 2lbs of ground beef free (October-only special)! My Patriot Supply — prepare yourself for anything with long-term emergency food storage. Go to PrepareWithAllie.com to save 20% on your 3-Month Emergency Food Kit. --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Burgis has co-created and led four Silicon Valley companies in wellness, consumer products, and technology. He is the author of the best selling book "Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life", which breaks down the theories of French philosopher René Girard. Luke is currently Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship, where he also teaches business at The Catholic University of America. Girard's theories explain most human-related interactions, such as the virality of social media, the rise of Facebook, political beliefs, cancel culture and how the best investors pick the best companies. Luke deep dives into mimesis and his life's work with Iman and Cyrus on this latest Rational VC podcast. Luke's website: https://lukeburgis.com/ Luke's Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukeburgis Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:37 Intro to Luke 02:58 Working in bars 05:30 Luke's background 09:03 Shark tankification of worth 12:13 Mimetic tips for founders 14:52 Mimesis in venture capital 17:17 Cultivating an interdisciplinary mind 21:02 How to write well 25:40 René Girard intro 27:48 Mimesis 31:04 Finding a spouse 34:33 Idols 38:20 Mediators and comedians 41:10 Rituals 48:56 Anti-mimesis 52:54 Negative mimesis 55:20 Mimesis in PR 57:08 Deep silence 1:00:51 Navigating without GPS 1:04:24 How to reach Luke -- Rational VC provides regular content on technology investing and technology building. We also write long-form memos. You can sign up for these monthly memo newsletters on the website: https://www.rationalvc.com/ We break everything down to first principles, to simplify the complex technology world. We aim to bring you content that is insightful, logical, and rational. We cover tech products and tech companies across the lifecycle, from pre-seed to seed, Series A to D+, to IPOs and beyond. We also cover all investing methods including Angel Investing, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Public Markets, etc. For more information on Cyrus, Iman and the channel, check out: https://www.rationalvc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrusyari/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/imanolya1/ https://twitter.com/CyrusYari https://twitter.com/iman_olya Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rational-vc/id1537462327 Your feedback and comments are very welcome. We hope you enjoy listening as we embark on a journey to understand this space; clearly, and rationally, of course. --- Disclaimer: The content and materials provided are solely for informational purposes and do not constitute investment or legal advice. All opinions expressed by hosts and guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of their employer(s). No copyright infringement intended.  

In this episode we answer questions from Andy and Todd.  We discuss the Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy and everything you wanted to know about the Host (or maybe not) and his approach.Links:Luke Burgis Book About Mimetic Theory:  Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life by Luke Burgis | GoodreadsBarking Up The Wrong Tree Book:   Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong by Eric Barker | GoodreadsInterview of Rick Ferri About His Portfolio:  Show Us Your Portfolio: Rick Ferri - YouTubeSupport the show

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, you're going to hear a conversation I had with Luke Burgis. Luke is a founder, professor, and author of the book Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.In the next hour, you're going to learn:1. What mimetic desire is and how it impacts almost every decision you make 2. Why we want the things we want, and where our desires actually come from3. How those who pretend to opt out of society and follow their own path are often just doing the same thing as the rest of us, and mimicking the actions of others4. What impact mimesis has on our politicsAnd so much more.Luke BurgisBuy Wanting on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wanting-Power-Mimetic-Desire-Want-ebook/dp/B08XLQZM39 Visit Luke's website: https://lukeburgis.com/--Sean SpoonerTwitter: https://twitter.com/spoonerseanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/Life and Lessons PodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LF1Hao4i4CYeNNYiFaoix?si=9af4716caa534842.Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-and-lessons-by-sean-spooner/id1490711078 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wanting, The Power of Memetic Desire. Leigh Martinuzzi · 1046 Luke Burgis – Wanting, The Power of Memetic Desire Humans don't desire anything independently. Human desire is mimetic – we imitate what other people want. This affects the way we choose partners, friends, careers, clothes and travel destinations. Mimetic desire is responsible for the formation … Continue reading 1046 Luke Burgis – Wanting, The Power of Memetic Desire

I speak with Luke about being an autonomous self in an overabundance of memetic and mimetic opportunity, about choosing unchosen bonds again, the positives of mimesis given that it is inescapable, metaphysical boredom, expertise, identity, and much more. Luke Burgis is Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at The Catholic University of America in Washington He is also the author of Wanting - The Power of Mimetic Desire In Everyday Life His recommended subversive thinker (besides Rene Girard, of course) is Dietrich von Hildebrand. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aksubversive/message

“Does this align with the things that we as a family value? Does this give us the choices that we want in five or ten years? I think back to this trip that my family just took. Having a newborn at 45 is life changing. It's life changing at any point, but I want to spend all the time that I can with Wes while he's young. And if that means I need to work less and earn less, I'm willing to do it. And thankfully we're at a point in our careers and in our financial lives where that's a choice we can make, where my most important priority, which is time with family, is something that we can actually do.” -Dr. Cobin Soelberg, M.D., J.D., Owner of Greeley Wealth Management   How can physicians achieve financial independence and financial freedom in a way that identifies with purpose and value in their life? For Dr. Cobin Soelberg, that purpose is family. Through today's conversation with DocWorking CEO and cohost of the podcast, Dr. Jen Barna, Dr. Soelberg brings his expertise as a physician and owner of Greeley Wealth Management. Dr. Soelberg helps physicians to climb out of debt and find financial independence and stability by first defining their own values and intentions. In today's episode, Dr. Barna and Dr. Soelberg recognize and empathize with the common expectations for doctors to make extravagant financial purchases once they financially “can.” Dr. Barna and Dr. Soelberg talk about the distinction between making major purchases based on what other people value versus exploring one's own values, and how taking the time to clarify what you truly value, and your intentions, can be a game changer that can set you up for reaching your long term financial goals. Listen to today's podcast to learn how you can change your mindset towards your finances, and most importantly, how you can build the life you truly want.    Book referenced in this podcast episode: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Every Day Life by Luke Burgis- https://www.amazon.com/Wanting-Power-Mimetic-Desire-Everyday/dp/1250262488   You may also enjoy this previous episode of DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast featuring Dr. Cobin Soelberg: 139:  “Financial Independence for Doctors with Dr. Cobin Soelberg”- https://docworking.com/2022/01/24/139-financial-independence-for-doctors-with-dr-cobin-soelberg/ Cobin Soelberg, M.D., J.D. is the Treasurer of his private practice anesthesia group located in Bend, OR.  Cobin is also a Certified Financial Planner candidate and owner of Greeley Wealth Management, a financial planning firm run by a physician for physicians.   As a practicing anesthesiologist with legal and financial training, Cobin has a unique expertise and understanding of his colleagues' clinical pressures and the financial worries that keep them awake at night.  Cobin helps his colleagues destroy their student loan debt, protect their income and assets and create a retirement plan that would make you jealous!   Stop by Greeley Wealth - www.greeleywealth.com –  today to learn how to start making your money work for you.  You can also email Cobin at cobin@greeleywealth.com   Medical School – University of Utah School of Medicine Law School – University of Pennsylvania School of Law Anesthesia Residency – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania       Find full transcripts of DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast episodes on the DocWorking Blog  The past few weeks have been busy at DocWorking! 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Wanting, The Power of Memetic Desire. Humans don't desire anything independently. Human desire is mimetic – we imitate what other people want. This affects the way we choose partners, friends, careers, clothes and travel destinations. Mimetic desire is responsible for the formation of our very identities. This is a great conversation with Luke about how we can best understand our desires, simply by asking Why, and some guidance on how we can free ourselves from chasing unfulfilling desires. Pick up a copy of Luke's book, Wanting here. Guest Bio. Luke Burgis is an entrepreneur and scholar who has founded 3 successful companies. He is currently the Entrepreneuer-in-Residence at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship in Washington DC, and the author of the bestselling book Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.

Humans are mimetic creatures that crave their respective desires. But how do these desires work when paired with crypto? Luke Burgis explains. Luke is the author of, “Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.” Mimetic desire is a part of everything. After this interview, you'll start to see it everywhere. Where does the apex of mimetic desire lead? Is it good or bad for society? How did learning about mimetic desire impact Luke's life? Hear the answers to these questions and much more in the episode. ------

Podcast: The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish (LS 69 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: #138 Luke Burgis: The Power of Mimetic DesirePub date: 2022-05-31Is there really a straight line between you and the things you want in life? Entrepreneur and educator Luke Burgis goes deep on how understanding mimetic desire can help you better connect the dots between where you are now, and where you want to go. Burgis breaks down the theories behind mimetic desire and the teachings of René Girard, why all of our behaviors are imative, why we desire things we don't need, and why this all leads to missing out on aspects of life that are far more meaningful and valuable.   Burgis has co-created and led four companies in wellness, consumer products, and technology. He's currently Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship, where he also teaches business at The Catholic University of America. He is also the author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life. -- Want even more? Members get early access, hand-edited transcripts, member-only episodes, and so much more. Learn more here: https://fs.blog/membership/ Every Sunday our Brain Food newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/ Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish  The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Farnam Street, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish (LS 69 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: #138 Luke Burgis: The Power of Mimetic DesirePub date: 2022-05-31Is there really a straight line between you and the things you want in life? Entrepreneur and educator Luke Burgis goes deep on how understanding mimetic desire can help you better connect the dots between where you are now, and where you want to go. Burgis breaks down the theories behind mimetic desire and the teachings of René Girard, why all of our behaviors are imative, why we desire things we don't need, and why this all leads to missing out on aspects of life that are far more meaningful and valuable.   Burgis has co-created and led four companies in wellness, consumer products, and technology. He's currently Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship, where he also teaches business at The Catholic University of America. He is also the author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life. -- Want even more? Members get early access, hand-edited transcripts, member-only episodes, and so much more. Learn more here: https://fs.blog/membership/ Every Sunday our Brain Food newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/ Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish  The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Farnam Street, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Is there really a straight line between you and the things you want in life? Entrepreneur and educator Luke Burgis goes deep on how understanding mimetic desire can help you better connect the dots between where you are now, and where you want to go. Burgis breaks down the theories behind mimetic desire and the teachings of René Girard, why all of our behaviors are imative, why we desire things we don't need, and why this all leads to missing out on aspects of life that are far more meaningful and valuable.   Burgis has co-created and led four companies in wellness, consumer products, and technology. He's currently Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship, where he also teaches business at The Catholic University of America. He is also the author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life. -- Want even more? Members get early access, hand-edited transcripts, member-only episodes, and so much more. Learn more here: https://fs.blog/membership/ Every Sunday our Brain Food newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/ Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish  

Have you ever wondered why the decisions you make keep leaving you unfulfilled? How you'll doggedly pursue something - a career, a relationship, some Big Life Goal - and once you've finally got it, you find yourself underwhelmed? Like you keep aiming your bow at a target, but even when you hit dead center it still feels like you missed. You're not alone. Author Luke Burgis provides insight into why our wants so often lead us astray, and how we may harness that knowledge to desire differently.Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, by Luke Burgislukeburgis.comWhat is Mimetic Theory? Philosophies of René Girard with Luke Burgis - Garry TanWanting with Luke Burgis -  The Innovation Show with Aidan McCullenRené Girard - WikipediaRené Girard Explains Mimetic Desire - YouTubeWhy Do Inequality and Deprivation Produce High Crime and Low Trust? - NatureMaximillian Kolbe - WikipediaThe Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, by Malcolm GladwellFollow Luke on Instagram: @lukeburgisFollow Luke on Twitter: @lukeburgis----------Email: wherewegopod@gmail.comInstagram: @wwgnpodcast

Luke Burgis has co-created and led four companies in wellness, consumer products, and technology. He’s currently Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship where he also teaches business at The Catholic University of America. A Faithful Detroit Lions fan. Author of the book "Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life". He occasionally holds a monthly, mid-week (virtual) Happy Hour for readers and friends around the world. No agenda other than to enjoy one another’s company. He lives in Washington, DC with his wife, Claire, and her crazy New Orleans cat Clotille.Watch on YouTube:Get the book on AmazonMore about Luke on his WebsiteFollow Luke on Twitter, LinkedIn & InstagramFollow me on TwitterCheck out my blog, where I write about tech, science, and the long-termTimestamps:(0:00:00) - Introduction(0:00:52) - Why human beings seem to be so concerned with what other people want and why they are conformist?(0:04:17) - The functional value of sacrificing(0:16:21) - Is mimetic theory falsifiable?(0:28:06) - Why do some institutions rub out the differences between people and why do some accentuate them?(0:37:22) - Why sacrifice doesn't work well in the modern world?(0:45:54) - Naming our immediate models positive and negative is an important sort of exercise and awareness to do This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dwarkeshpatel.com

Jack Murphy Live Podcast Notes Key Takeaways Desire is why people want what they wantMimetic desire: relying on external references “to show us what is wantable”We are usually unaware of how much of our self-proclaimed individualism is sourced from thoughts and desires that are not our ownWe often fight because of our sameness, not because of our differencesConflict emerges when differences are eliminated; everyone begins to fight over the same thingsMimetic crisis: occurs when there is a loss of differenceWhen friend/enemy distinctions collapse, people try really hard to create differencesScapegoats are the reintroduction of difference, which inherently is the reintroduction of peace (as counterintuitive that sounds)“Humans have always relied on violence to drive out violence throughout human history” – Luke BurgisThe problem with data: “Data at its best can only represent the state of things right now…it just captures what people presently want” – Luke BurgisTruly good ideas aren't shaped by desire; good ideas shape desireAn enjoyable life comes down to ordering your desires wellYou must know the difference between your personal desires and the desires that simply have a great presentationPrioritize your “thick” desires (continue reading for more info)We should do away with the façade of desire and be honest with ourselves about what we want. Living out a meaningful life is not selfish.We are living in a world where it's harder than ever to express your true desiresListen to yourself more oftenRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgJack Murphy sits down with Luke Burgis, author of "Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life" - an insightful book that draws on the work of French polymath René Girard to bring this hidden force to light and reveals how it shapes our lives and societies. Why do you want what you want? And how do we influence what other's want? Once you understand the power of memetic contagion, you'll see it everywhere. "A groundbreaking exploration of why we want what we want, and a toolkit for freeing ourselves from chasing unfulfilling desires. Gravity affects every aspect of our physical being, but there's a psychological force just as powerful―yet almost nobody has heard of it. It's responsible for bringing groups of people together and pulling them apart, making certain goals attractive to some and not to others, and fueling cycles of anxiety and conflict. In Wanting, Luke Burgis draws on the work of French polymath René Girard to bring this hidden force to light and reveals how it shapes our lives and societies. According to Girard, humans don't desire anything independently. Human desire is mimetic―we imitate what other people want. This affects the way we choose partners, friends, careers, clothes, and vacation destinations. Mimetic desire is responsible for the formation of our very identities. It explains the enduring relevancy of Shakespeare's plays, why Peter Thiel decided to be the first investor in Facebook, and why our world is growing more divided as it becomes more connected. Wanting also shows that conflict does not arise because of our differences―it comes from our sameness. Because we learn to want what other people want, we often end up competing for the same things. Ignoring our large similarities, we cling to our perceived differences." https://www.amazon.com/Wanting-Power-Mimetic-Desire-Everyday/dp/1250262488 Jack Murphy's Book, "Democrat To Deplorable," Now Available On Audiobook: https://adbl.co/3qXvlEY​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Liminal Order: https://www.liminal-order.com Follow Jack Murphy: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphylive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackmurphylive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackmurphylive/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/JackMurphyLive Minds: https://www.minds.com/jackmurphylive/  

Jack Murphy sits down with Luke Burgis, author of "Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life" - an insightful book that draws on the work of French polymath René Girard to bring this hidden force to light and reveals how it shapes our lives and societies. Why do you want what you want? And how do we influence what other's want? Once you understand the power of memetic contagion, you'll see it everywhere. "A groundbreaking exploration of why we want what we want, and a toolkit for freeing ourselves from chasing unfulfilling desires. Gravity affects every aspect of our physical being, but there's a psychological force just as powerful―yet almost nobody has heard of it. It's responsible for bringing groups of people together and pulling them apart, making certain goals attractive to some and not to others, and fueling cycles of anxiety and conflict. In Wanting, Luke Burgis draws on the work of French polymath René Girard to bring this hidden force to light and reveals how it shapes our lives and societies. According to Girard, humans don't desire anything independently. Human desire is mimetic―we imitate what other people want. This affects the way we choose partners, friends, careers, clothes, and vacation destinations. Mimetic desire is responsible for the formation of our very identities. It explains the enduring relevancy of Shakespeare's plays, why Peter Thiel decided to be the first investor in Facebook, and why our world is growing more divided as it becomes more connected. Wanting also shows that conflict does not arise because of our differences―it comes from our sameness. Because we learn to want what other people want, we often end up competing for the same things. Ignoring our large similarities, we cling to our perceived differences." https://www.amazon.com/Wanting-Power-Mimetic-Desire-Everyday/dp/1250262488 Jack Murphy's Book, "Democrat To Deplorable," Now Available On Audiobook: https://adbl.co/3qXvlEY​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Liminal Order: https://www.liminal-order.com Follow Jack Murphy: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphylive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackmurphylive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackmurphylive/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/JackMurphyLive Minds: https://www.minds.com/jackmurphylive/  

In this episode, Kelly and Jackson discuss all things "stuff" - why we accumulate so much stuff, how we can be more mindful in our shopping habits, and the unintended consequences of having more stuff. Find your way to more info ...- Marie Kondo, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up - The Minimalists- The True Cost Documentary- Luke Burgis, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life- Alton Brown, Good Eats- Laura Joffe Numeroff, If You Give A Mouse A CookieFind us and submit your questions on Instagram at @WayfindingMedia

The world has experienced a tremendous amount of change in the past two years and as a result, we are currently in an ongoing state of flux. Making sense of the social landscape we find ourselves in is integral to how we navigate our lives and our careers. It is especially important for anyone involved in investing, marketing, and optimizing new business ventures. Our guest this week is intimately familiar with this dynamic and has dedicated countless hours to learning and applying his acquired knowledge to be an active contributing member of the online community while making incisive business and investment decisions. Today on the show Eric sits down with Romeen Sheth, President of Metasys, for an insightful and honest conversation on how he has used Twitter to become a better thinker, what he's learned about investing throughout his career, and how he recognized the potential for Metsys to provide for the needs of a rapidly growing gig economy. In our conversation, Sheth explains how anyone can use Twitter to passively build an online brand and perspective, how to approach it as an acceleration tool, and why it's so useful for connecting with interesting founders you may have never encountered otherwise. You'll also hear a breakdown of some of Sheth's most prominent Twitter threads including the concept of Clarity of Thought and how its contents have changed his approach to business and learning. We cover some fascinating topics in today's conversation so make sure you tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today's topic: Bootstrapping a $50M+ Business, Growing a Twitter to 120K+ Followers with Romeen Sheth. [00:58] An overview of Sheth's career and the function of Metasys. [03:13] How Sheth recognized a need for a company like Metasys to support the rapidly growing gig economy. [05:53] A breakdown of Sheth's workflow and how he integrates his business with his investment activity. [07:56] What Twitter means to Sheth and how he has recently grown his following. [09:32] Why Sheth approaches Twitter as if he were building an online honeypot. [11:41] The typical amount of time Sheth spends on a Twitter thread. [13:47] Sheth's top two pieces of advice for anyone who is entering the Twitter space, blogging, or any kind of content marketing.  [14:16] Learning to strike the balance between authenticity and providing useful information online and how that helps you maintain a practice of posting. [15:49] Sheth's experience of direct message conversations on Twitter and why they tend to be more substantive than on other platforms. [16:56] Why it's valuable to view Twitter as an accelerator. [18:52] What Sheth means by Clarity of Thought and how he has been honing that skill. [22:18] Sheth's learning habits and the important integration of reading, critical thinking, and application. [24:46] Sheth's definition of the Renaissance Decade and the massive amounts of change he is anticipating in the coming decades.  [29:12] The investments and areas of interest that Sheth is most excited about. [32:28] The average amount of time Sheth spends reading per day and how it supports his investing. [33:45] Sheth's book recommendations and profound insights into self-knowledge and what society encourages you to aspire towards. [37:18] Sheth's favorite personal and business tools. [38:53] That's it for today! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! [38:53] Go to https://marketingschool.io/live to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Romeen Sheth on LinkedIn Romeen Sheth on Twitter Metasys Technologies Square One: Conversations with the Best in Business Longreads   The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail How Will You Measure Your Life? Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life   Oura Ring Eight Sleep Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

The world has experienced a tremendous amount of change in the past two years and as a result, we are currently in an ongoing state of flux. Making sense of the social landscape we find ourselves in is integral to how we navigate our lives and our careers. It is especially important for anyone involved in investing, marketing, and optimizing new business ventures. Our guest this week is intimately familiar with this dynamic and has dedicated countless hours to learning and applying his acquired knowledge to be an active contributing member of the online community while making incisive business and investment decisions. Today on the show Eric sits down with Romeen Sheth, President of Metasys, for an insightful and honest conversation on how he has used Twitter to become a better thinker, what he's learned about investing throughout his career, and how he recognized the potential for Metsys to provide for the needs of a rapidly growing gig economy. In our conversation, Sheth explains how anyone can use Twitter to passively build an online brand and perspective, how to approach it as an acceleration tool, and why it's so useful for connecting with interesting founders you may have never encountered otherwise. You'll also hear a breakdown of some of Sheth's most prominent Twitter threads including the concept of Clarity of Thought and how its contents have changed his approach to business and learning. We cover some fascinating topics in today's conversation so make sure you tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:15] Today's topic: Bootstrapping a $50M+ Business, Growing a Twitter to 120K+ Followers with Romeen Sheth. [00:53] An overview of Sheth's career and the function of Metasys. [03:08] How Sheth recognized a need for a company like Metasys to support the rapidly growing gig economy. [05:48] A breakdown of Sheth's workflow and how he integrates his business with his investment activity. [07:51] What Twitter means to Sheth and how he has recently grown his following. [09:27] Why Sheth approaches Twitter as if he were building an online honeypot. [11:36] The typical amount of time Sheth spends on a Twitter thread. [13:42] Sheth's top two pieces of advice for anyone who is entering the Twitter space, blogging, or any kind of content marketing.  [14:11] Learning to strike the balance between authenticity and providing useful information online and how that helps you maintain a practice of posting. [15:44] Sheth's experience of direct message conversations on Twitter and why they tend to be more substantive than on other platforms. [16:51] Why it's valuable to view Twitter as an accelerator. [18:48] What Sheth means by Clarity of Thought and how he has been honing that skill. [22:13] Sheth's learning habits and the important integration of reading, critical thinking, and application. [24:41] Sheth's definition of the Renaissance Decade and the massive amounts of change he is anticipating in the coming decades.  [29:07] The investments and areas of interest that Sheth is most excited about. [32:23] The average amount of time Sheth spends reading per day and how it supports his investing. [33:40] Sheth's book recommendations and profound insights into self-knowledge and what society encourages you to aspire towards. [37:13] Sheth's favorite personal and business tools. [38:48] That's it for today! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!   Resources From The Interview:   Romeen Sheth on LinkedIn Romeen Sheth on Twitter Metasys Technologies Square One: Conversations with the Best in Business Longreads   Must read book: The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail   Must read book: How Will You Measure Your Life? Must read book: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life Oura Ring Eight Sleep   Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Leveling Up Eric Siu on Twitter   Eric Siu on Instagram

Keltie Maguire is a clarity coach who's originally from Canada and now lives in Germany. It's only in the last six months, as she nears her 40th birthday, that Keltie's reached a 95% confidence in her choice to embrace a life without children. That last 5% is super important, because Keltie isn't someone to fully close the door on any possibility, preferring to live the most dynamic life possible. You'll hear about how for Keltie, like so many of us, the desire to be a mother simply never arrived, and how she found her way through this ambivalence, towards a joyful, fulfilling life. This one's a must-listen if you aren't sure whether you want children or not, as Keltie and I swap strategies for finding clarity and feeling comfortable with the life path you're currently on.Find out more about Keltie at keltiemaguire.com and check out The Clarity Podcast wherever you get podcasts.Listen to the We are Childfree episode with 78-year-old childfree trailblazer Marcia Drut-Davis, and my interviews with other older women role models Barbara Krulik and Shelley.The books we talked about in this episode are The Baby Decision: How to Make The Most Important Choice of Your Life by Merle Bombardieri, and Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life by Luke Burgis.This episode is from the best of season 1 of We are Childfree. Sign up to the newsletter to be first to find out when season 2 launches

Today's concluding episode was inspired by the Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership and its Faculty Fellows who recently put together their annual list of Best Books for Ethical Leaders. In it, they share ten books published during the 2021 “that bridge the worlds of business and academia and provide practical insights that can help leaders live and work more ethically.” In this second of two episodes of the Sunday Book Review, I conclude my exploration of their list.  ·      There is Nothing for you Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century by Fiona Hill, selected by Jessica McManus Warnell. ·      Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Ethan Kross, selected by Christopher Adkins. ·      Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant, selected by John Sikorski. ·      Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball by Luke Epplin, selected by Brian Levey. ·      Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life by Luke Burgis, selected by Brett Beasley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the author of "Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life," Luke has spent plenty of time and energy researching the power of desire. I absolutely loved getting into the book and wanted to spend some time getting into the nuts and bolts with Luke about why "wanting" has so much power... and what to do with that power.We unpacked a lot during our discussion – from impostor syndrome to needs and wants becoming one and the same (or appearing to be) to attempting to avoid choosing the wrong things to desire. I learned a lot from this conversation, making it incredibly productive.I trust you'll learn a lot, too.Show Notes Connect with Luke: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Luke's Book: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life Luke and I both use the Monk Manual: Get 10% off one here with the code TIMECRAFTING I also use this journaling app: Reflection Luke chatting with Ryan Holiday: The Daily Stoic Podcast Related Conversation: Episode 189 of A Productive Conversation Related Blog Post: The Priority Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | StitcherYou can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the author of "Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life," Luke has spent plenty of time and energy researching the power of desire. I absolutely loved getting into the book and wanted to spend some time getting into the nuts and bolts with Luke about why "wanting" has so much power... and what to do with that power. We unpacked a lot during our discussion – from impostor syndrome to needs and wants becoming one and the same (or appearing to be) to attempting to avoid choosing the wrong things to desire. I learned a lot from this conversation, making it incredibly productive. I trust you'll learn a lot, too. Show Notes Connect with Luke: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Luke's Book: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life Luke and I both use the Monk Manual: Get 10% off one here with the code TIMECRAFTING I also use this journaling app: Reflection Luke chatting with Ryan Holiday: The Daily Stoic Podcast Related Conversation: Episode 189 of A Productive Conversation Related Blog Post: The Priority Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.

Learn about why you want things just because others do too; a way to reduce wrongful convictions; and Fermilab's ferret."Mimetic desires" are things you want because others want them — here's how to spot them by Steffie DruckerReese, H. (2021, November 8). Mimetic desire: How to avoid chasing things you don't truly want. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/mimetic-desire-luke-burgis/Caprino, K. (2021, June 4). How To Identify Your True Desires And Stop Imitating Everyone Else's. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathycaprino/2021/06/04/how-to-identify-your-true-desires-and-stop-imitating-everyone-elses/?sh=15125424699e‌Girard, Rene | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. (2015). Utm.edu. https://iep.utm.edu/girard/‌Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire by Luke Burgis - Summary & Quotes. (2021). Matthewvere.com. https://www.matthewvere.com/notes/wanting-the-power-of-mimetic-desire#toc-thick-desiresMimetic Theory | What It Is. (2019). Mimetic Theory. https://mimetictheory.com/what-it-is-2/  To reduce wrongful convictions, test a witness's memory only once by Grant CurrinOne and done: Researchers urge testing eyewitness memory only once. (2021, November 3). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/933794Wixted, J. T., Wells, G. L., Loftus, E. F., & Garrett, B. L. (2021). Test a Witness's Memory of a Suspect Only Once. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 22(1_suppl), 1S18S. https://doi.org/10.1177/15291006211026259Kimball, S. (2021, January 28). US Supreme Court turns down Texas death row case concerning police hypnosis. Jurist.org; - JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary. https://www.jurist.org/news/2021/01/us-supreme-court-turns-down-texas-death-row-case-concerning-police-hypnosis/In the 1970s, one of Fermilab's particle accelerator techs was a ferret named Felicia by Cameron DukeFelicia helps out. (2016, October 5). News. https://news.fnal.gov/2016/10/felicia-helps-out/Pinkowski, J. (2019, April 2). Why Physicists Tried to Put a Ferret in a Particle Accelerator. Atlas Obscura; Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/felicia-ferret-particle-accelerator-fermilabSearcy, M. (Fall 2014). A fuzzy concept. The University of Chicago Magazine. https://mag.uchicago.edu/science-medicine/fuzzy-conceptSpichak, S. (2021, July 13). The Ferret Who Ran Inside the Fermi Particle Accelerator. Medium; History of Yesterday. https://historyofyesterday.com/the-ferret-who-ran-inside-the-fermi-particle-accelerator-fec5b3136b0bFollow host Cody Gough on Giveo and at https://academicpodcasts.com. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

On episode 27 for The School of Unlearning, I sit down with professor and author, Luke Burgis. Luke recently wrote the book, "Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life" and on this episode he helps unpack what mimetic desire is and how we can more intentionally identify and choose what we want in life. Luke helps us more consciously examine why we want what we want and nudges us through his tactics in the book, to remember what it means to be human.  In this episode you will learn:  How a few core learnings influenced the way Luke grew up How Luke came across the work of French Theorist, Rene Girard on mimetic desire  What mimetic desire is: comes from the Greek work, "to imitate" Why our desire to mimic is innate in all humans and why it's not something we want to get rid of, but rather, intentionally embrace  Why it's important to question what we desire  Why the drive to become a business "unicorn" is skewing our vision of success What role fear and threat play with mimetic desire How social media highlights and fuels mimetic desire  What role compassion plays in mimetic desire  How emotions like anger can spread the fastest on social media because, "the lack of strong bonds between people, allows anger to spread faster"  How we can view social media as one step in the direction towards connection vs the entire medium to fix complex issues How embracing silence is "spiritual distance" and why this is a key tactic in Luke's book, "Wanting"  How Luke defines unlearning and what he is actively unlearning in the business world   About Luke: Luke Burgis has co-created and led four companies in wellness, consumer products, and technology. He's currently Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship where he also teaches business at The Catholic University of America. Luke has helped form and serves on the board of several new K-12 education initiatives and writes and speaks regularly about the education of desire. He studied business at NYU Stern and philosophy and theology at a pontifical university in Rome. He's Managing Partner of Fourth Wall Ventures, an incubator that he started to build, train, and invest in people and companies that contribute to a healthy human ecology. He lives in Washington, DC with his wife, Claire, and her crazy New Orleans cat Clotille. About Elisa:  I am a Conscious Leadership Coach and host of The School of Unlearning Podcast. I coach leaders/executives and teams all over the world to shift their mindset. Together we move from serious to curious and from fear to love.  Forget what you learned, work is a medium for connection, play and yes, love. Click here to work with me. Become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/thesoulpodcast/membership      

Pomp Podcast Podcast Notes Key Takeaways Check out The Pomp Podcast PageRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgLuke Burgis is the Author of "Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life" and writes the "Anti-Memetic" Newsletter. In this conversation, we dive deep into Memetics and how it control our lives in more ways than we may think. We discuss how memetic desires affect our investments through meme stocks, memes in politics and celebrity culture, and what you should do when you recognize that you're in a situation where you could be adversely affected through said memetic desires. ======================= BlockFi provides financial products for crypto investors. Products include high-yield interest accounts, USD loans, and no fee trading. To start earning today visit: http://www.blockfi.com/Pomp ======================= Choice is a new self-directed IRA product that I'm really excited about. If you are listening to this, you are likely part of the 7.1 million bitcoin owners who have retirement accounts with dollars in them, but not bitcoin. I was in that situation too. Now you can actually buy real Bitcoin in your retirement account. I'm talking about owning your private keys and using tax-advantaged dollars to do it too. Absolute game changer. https://www.retirewithchoice.com/pomp ======================= Circle is a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of stablecoins and public blockchains for payments, commerce and financial applications worldwide. Circle is also a principal developer of USD Coin (USDC), the fastest growing, fully reserved and regulated dollar stablecoin in the world. The free Circle Account and suite of platform API services bridge the gap between traditional payments and crypto for trading, DeFi, and NFT marketplaces. Create seamless, user-friendly, mainstream customer experiences with crypto-native infrastructure under the hood with Circle. Learn more at circle.com.

Luke Burgis is the Author of "Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life" and writes the "Anti-Memetic" Newsletter. In this conversation, we dive deep into Memetics and how it control our lives in more ways than we may think. We discuss how memetic desires affect our investments through meme stocks, memes in politics and celebrity culture, and what you should do when you recognize that you're in a situation where you could be adversely affected through said memetic desires. ======================= BlockFi provides financial products for crypto investors. Products include high-yield interest accounts, USD loans, and no fee trading. To start earning today visit: http://www.blockfi.com/Pomp ======================= Choice is a new self-directed IRA product that I'm really excited about. If you are listening to this, you are likely part of the 7.1 million bitcoin owners who have retirement accounts with dollars in them, but not bitcoin. I was in that situation too. Now you can actually buy real Bitcoin in your retirement account. I'm talking about owning your private keys and using tax-advantaged dollars to do it too. Absolute game changer. https://www.retirewithchoice.com/pomp ======================= Circle is a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of stablecoins and public blockchains for payments, commerce and financial applications worldwide. Circle is also a principal developer of USD Coin (USDC), the fastest growing, fully reserved and regulated dollar stablecoin in the world. The free Circle Account and suite of platform API services bridge the gap between traditional payments and crypto for trading, DeFi, and NFT marketplaces. Create seamless, user-friendly, mainstream customer experiences with crypto-native infrastructure under the hood with Circle. Learn more at circle.com.

After a short talk about January 6th and why it was an insurrection, we get into the real meat of this week's episode which is all about mimetic desire.  First, we discuss what mimetic desire is and how Rene Girarard came to create the theory. Then we talk about the differences between Celebristan and Freshmanistan, how Freshmanistan leads to mimetic conflict, and how scapegoats have been used as a way to resolve mimetic conflict. Then we talk about how the gospel may have changed our understanding of scapegoats and, effectively, removed a tool that had been used for resolving mimetic conflict. Then we talk about anti-mimetic models and go over some examples of mimetic and anti-mimetic models in both Celebristan and Freshmanistan. Then we discuss some tactics for reducing the effect of mimetic desire in your own life. And we finish out by talking about how mimetic desire impacts different topics we enjoy talking about. Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life by Luke Burgis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/idratherberight/message

In this episode we discuss Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life by Luke Burgis. Next time we'll discuss Against Everything: Essays by Mark Greif.

In this episode we discuss The Sum of Small Things by Elizabeth Currid-Halkett. Next time we'll discuss Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life by Luke Burgis.

Mimetic, what?! In this episode, Licheng and Kenji discuss the theory of Mimetic Desire originally created by the French philosopher René Girard, in which he states that human desire is inherently social. The theory has recently come into the limelight in interviews with Peter Thiel as well as deeply explored in the recent, excellent book by Luke Burgis "Wanting The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life." They discuss: What exactly is Mimetic Desire? Thick vs. Thin Desires Fulfillment Stories: How can we tap into stories of what has fulfilled us to make sure we are pursuing the right things in our lives and careers. Hierarchical values for companies How Mimetic Desire applies to our careers, design / UX, and our lives in general   Resources mentioned: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire by Luke Burgis Rene Girard Explains Mimetic Desire (Short Youtube Video)   About the Pod We're Jabbin' is a weekly podcast hosted by Kenji Kaneko (a Product Designer) and Licheng Zhu (a UX researcher) where they discuss and debate topics broadly related to UX research and design.   Follow us! Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WereJabbin Follow Kenji: https://twitter.com/kenjivkaneko Follow Licheng: https://twitter.com/Lichenger Email the pod with questions, topics you'd be interested in, or feedback: werejabbin@gmail.com

Keltie Maguire is a clarity coach who's originally from Canada and now lives in Germany. It's only in the last six months, as she nears her 40th birthday, that Keltie's reached a 95% confidence in her choice to embrace a life without children. That last 5% is super important, because Keltie isn't someone to fully close the door on any possibility, preferring to live the most dynamic life possible. You'll hear about how for Keltie, like so many of us, the desire to be a mother simply never arrived, and how she found her way through this ambivalence, towards a joyful, fulfilling life. This one's a must-listen if you aren't sure whether you want children or not, as Keltie and I swap strategies for finding clarity and feeling comfortable with the life path you're currently on.Find out more about Keltie at keltiemaguire.com and check out The Clarity Podcast wherever you get podcasts.Listen to the We are Childfree episode with 78-year-old childfree trailblazer Marcia Drut-Davis, and my interviews with other older women role models Barbara Krulik and Shelley.The books we talked about in this episode are The Baby Decision: How to Make The Most Important Choice of Your Life by Merle Bombardieri, and Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life by Luke Burgis.

In this week's podcast, we meet with Luke Burgis, the Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at The Catholic University of America. In his most recent book, “Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life,” he unpacks the influences that form our desires. Inspired by the work of Rene Girard, Burgis connects the dots between the models of desire that we see in our daily lives and the desires that grow in our own hearts. When we see a desire modeled by neighbors or coworkers or celebrities, we naturally, and often subconsciously, imitate and assimilate them as our own. In our modern society of 24/7 connectivity, we are under the siege of “influencers” from social media, and our moral imagination seems doomed to constantly be in “assimilate and imitate” mode. Burgis calls these desires “thin desires” because they lack the deep, substantive roots in our true personal desires. Instead, we need the wisdom to turn off the barrage of desire-modelling so that we can tap into the true desires that God has placed on our hearts for the true purpose of our lives. It's important to understand the way mimetic desires work on our hearts, because they can lead us down very different paths in our lives. If we're inattentive to its powerful gravitational pull, we run the risk of imitating the same desires of anyone and everyone in our lives, from wayward celebrities in our newsfeeds to well-heeled neighbors and their fancy new cars, vacations, or jobs. This is how we end up sidetracked down the roads of rivalry and envy. If we're all vying for the same status, appearance, and trophies, it's no wonder we tend to bear ill will towards those who seem to be more successful their pursuits. Chasing the lifestyles and desires of others won't ultimately satisfy us. We need to silence the mimetic noise, the clanging, chaotic call to chase the same fleet-footed white rabbit. Turn off the TV. Sign out of social media. Stop peeking over your neighbor's fence. “The idea of a personal vocation is the antidote to mimetic desire. To paraphrase the words of JPII, ‘Everybody has a deep desire to become who they are. Become who you are. Become who you were created to be.' If you don't have a good idea of your personal vocation, you're very susceptible to latching onto thin, highly mimetic desires. Everything looks like a shiny object if you're not firmly grounded in an idea of vocation.” We need to awaken to the reality of our own personal callings right in front of us. Look to your own life, your own gifts, your own heart. What is God saying to you there? What openings, what dreams, what ideas has He planted for you, and only you, to make a reality? Tune into this week's episode to hear more about how our heart's desires can be the key to unlocking our destiny within God's plan.

WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Find Out Your Biological Age: https://glycanage.com, use code DAVE to get 20% off testing packages Get Salty AF: https://drinklmnt.com/dave, from unflavored to classy combos like mango chili to the new watermelonControl Blood Glucose: https://pendulumlife.com, sign up for membership to get monthly supply delivery, use code DAVE20 to save $20 on your first shipmentIN THIS EPISODE OF BULLETPROOF RADIO...Do you know why you make choices that are bad for you? Or why you end up with burnout, bad diets and other things that cause you harm, when you know you'd be better off choosing something else? This episode cuts through the noise, everything you're sold and told to want, and helps you answer those very questions.Luke Burgis researched and studied the theory that underlies your tendency to follow other peoples' wants, called mimetic desire. Explored by prominent French thinker René Girard, mimetic theory of desire says humans don't want anything autonomously and independently. “Girard discovered that we come to desire certain things not through biological drives or pure reason, nor as the longing of our deepest, most authentic selves, but through imitation,” Luke says in his book, “Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.” Desire, as Girard used the word, does not mean the drive for food or sex or shelter or security. But after meeting those needs, we enter the domain of desire. And knowing what to want is much harder than knowing what to need.”In studying the work of Gerard, Luke realized that his goals and dreams were a product of other people's expectations of him and he was actually following the desire of what he was seeing in others (that's why he was miserable, burnt out, in poor physical health and felt horrible). “The truth is that desires are derivative, contagious, and therefore competitive, and that's why they often lead to conflict,” Luke explains. “The lie is that I want things entirely on my own, uninfluenced by others. By rejecting the truth, I deny the consequences of my desires on other people, and theirs on me.”Luke and I dive into how to get past the innate desires of success and wealth that most of us are taught to value and really move into your own individual dreams and self-desires. “Mimetic desire exists on a spectrum,” he says. “And that there are some things that can't be explained medically at all. Something beautiful like a sunset, or like a beautiful woman that I'm attracted to. There are very clear scientific sort of physiological things going on there. So, let's make a distinction. Mimetic desire exists on a spectrum where those hardwired physiological things like thirst and hunger, those have been met, right? And we're sort of now in a more abstract world.”Armed with this knowledge, you can make better choices about who you trust and build self-awareness around your choices to empower your own life. You can find holistic models that work for you in all areas of your life (not just at your job), and why those models are important to find sooner rather than later.“​​The constant looking to what other people are doing or saying or wanting, or achieving, is just the fastest way to be miserable for one thing, but also the fastest way to miss opportunities, because we're just constantly looking to our right and our left rather than forward or up,” Luke says.Enjoy! And get more resources at Dave.Asprey/podcasts. Got a comment, idea or question for the podcast? Submit via this form.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Find Out Your Biological Age: https://glycanage.com, use code DAVE to get 20% off testing packages Get Salty AF: https://drinklmnt.com/dave, from unflavored to classy combos like mango chili to the new watermelonControl Blood Glucose: https://pendulumlife.com, sign up for membership to get monthly supply delivery, use code DAVE20 to save $20 on your first shipmentIN THIS EPISODE OF BULLETPROOF RADIO...Do you know why you make choices that are bad for you? Or why you end up with burnout, bad diets and other things that cause you harm, when you know you'd be better off choosing something else? This episode cuts through the noise, everything you're sold and told to want, and helps you answer those very questions.Luke Burgis researched and studied the theory that underlies your tendency to follow other peoples' wants, called mimetic desire. Explored by prominent French thinker René Girard, mimetic theory of desire says humans don't want anything autonomously and independently. “Girard discovered that we come to desire certain things not through biological drives or pure reason, nor as the longing of our deepest, most authentic selves, but through imitation,” Luke says in his book, “Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.” Desire, as Girard used the word, does not mean the drive for food or sex or shelter or security. But after meeting those needs, we enter the domain of desire. And knowing what to want is much harder than knowing what to need.”In studying the work of Gerard, Luke realized that his goals and dreams were a product of other people's expectations of him and he was actually following the desire of what he was seeing in others (that's why he was miserable, burnt out, in poor physical health and felt horrible). “The truth is that desires are derivative, contagious, and therefore competitive, and that's why they often lead to conflict,” Luke explains. “The lie is that I want things entirely on my own, uninfluenced by others. By rejecting the truth, I deny the consequences of my desires on other people, and theirs on me.”Luke and I dive into how to get past the innate desires of success and wealth that most of us are taught to value and really move into your own individual dreams and self-desires. “Mimetic desire exists on a spectrum,” he says. “And that there are some things that can't be explained medically at all. Something beautiful like a sunset, or like a beautiful woman that I'm attracted to. There are very clear scientific sort of physiological things going on there. So, let's make a distinction. Mimetic desire exists on a spectrum where those hardwired physiological things like thirst and hunger, those have been met, right? And we're sort of now in a more abstract world.”Armed with this knowledge, you can make better choices about who you trust and build self-awareness around your choices to empower your own life. You can find holistic models that work for you in all areas of your life (not just at your job), and why those models are important to find sooner rather than later.“​​The constant looking to what other people are doing or saying or wanting, or achieving, is just the fastest way to be miserable for one thing, but also the fastest way to miss opportunities, because we're just constantly looking to our right and our left rather than forward or up,” Luke says.Enjoy! And get more resources at Dave.Asprey/podcasts. Got a comment, idea or question for the podcast? Submit via this form.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Luke Burgis is the author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life. Luke shares why we want what we want, and how to free ourselves from chasing unfulfilling desires. Adam Grant says that Luke makes a “startling case that many of our goals are merely reflections of what we think others want.” Jonathan Haidt says that this “book will be of particular help for anyone who leads or manages people."   Luke has founded and led multiple companies. He's currently entrepreneur-in-residence and director of programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at the Catholic University of America, where he also teaches business and develops new education initiatives. He's also the founder and director of Fourth Wall Ventures, an incubator for people and companies that contribute to the formation of a healthy human ecology. He graduated from NYU Stern School of Business and later from a pontifical university in Rome, where he studied theology.     Key Takeaways [2:25] Luke studied theology because he was seriously considering becoming a priest before he decided to become an entrepreneur. [5:45] The nature of our desire is often social. Our desire is not me-centric, it's often we-centric. Luke breaks this down. [6:55] Real freedom is hidden in social context. What we want out of our life is shaped by those around us. [10:55] We often do not have the language to describe why we want the things that we want. [12:35] A leader should always be pointing to a purpose, a desire, that's beyond themselves. [14:50] Our world has shifted from fulfilling our survival needs (food, water, shelter) to coping with an abundance of desire. [16:15] Understanding our desire and what we actually want for ourselves is going to be one of the most important questions for people in the next five to 10 years. [18:10] We have more examples of what “happiness” looks like than ever before. All you have to do is look to social media for someone you can model after. [20:45] Luke shares his thoughts on how to discover ahead of time what desires are most unfulfilling. [26:50] Our desires are being questioned more than ever before because the pandemic made us stop and assess what's truly important. [32:55] Businesses are meant to help us thrive, but business has a dark side too; offering services that hurt the community and your sense of self. [36:55] A CEO made “happiness” his mantra for his company, and it didn't end too well. [41:00] Luke shares his early entrepreneurial days and some of the vital lessons he learned around them. [44:45] Listener challenge: Take some time to figure out your authentic desires and the desires of those that work for you.   Quotable Quotes “Desires are formed through social processes.” “We often do not have the language to describe why we want the things that we want. We just have a vague sense that we want something.” “In no other time in society, in the history of humanity, do we have the ability to focus on our wants versus our needs.” For the first time in human history, humans are coping with abundance.   Resources Mentioned Sponsored by: Darley.com Connect with Luke: Lukeburgis.com and Luke on LinkedIn Luke's latest books: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life & Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person “This Is Water,” by David Foster Wallace  

Luke Burgis is an entrepreneur who has founded and led multiple companies. He is currently Director of Programs at The Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at the Catholic University of America. He is also the founder and Director of Fourth Wall Ventures, an incubator that he started to build, train, and invest in people and companies that contribute to a healthy human ecology. In this episode, Eric and Luke discuss his book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday LifeBut wait – there's more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It's that simple and we'll give you good stuff as a thank you!Enrollment for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is now open through October 12. Click here to learn more and signup!In This Interview, Luke Burgis and I Discuss Mimetic Desires in Everyday Life and …His book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday LifeHuman desires and how they apply to the wolf parableMimetic desire refers to how we imitate the desires of other peopleHow particular modeled desires come from a sense of lackThe importance of understanding that our desires are driven by imitationLearning to exercise more freedom in what we desireDesire is the energy of movement toward or away from somethingAnti-mimetic desire is having the ability to not engage in what you desireThe differences between thin and thick desiresThe paradox of desires and values: “Do we desire what we value or do we value what we desire?”Recognizing the hierarchy of our values and evaluating our desires accordinglyA fulfillment story is sharing a personal story with someone else about something in your life that gave you enduring joyUnderstanding the social nature of our desiresLuke Burgis Links:Luke's WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookCalm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Luke Burgis, you might also enjoy these other episodes:How to Find Zest in Life with Dr. John KaagFinding Zen in the Ordinary with Christopher KeevilSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Entrepreneur and author Luke Burgis joins us to talk about mimetic desire in everyday life. In this discussion, Luke talks about the importance of understanding mimetic desire, how Scripture demonstrates mimetic desire, and how we as humans can use this understanding of ourselves, others, and the culture to comprehend the world around us in a deeper way. Luke Burgis teaches principled entrepreneurship and business at The Catholic University of America, and he speaks regularly about the education of desire. He studied business at NYU Stern and philosophy and theology at a pontifical university in Rome. He's the author of the book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

It's the only question that really matters here in the Age of Nudge: why do we want what we want? A conversation with Luke Burgis, author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.

Luke Burgis, who's the entrepreneur in residence and director of programs at the Ciocca Centre for Principled Entrepreneurship at the Catholic University of America, where he also teaches business and develops new education initiatives. Luke's co-created and led four companies in wellness, consumer products, and technology. He is the founder and director of Fourth World Ventures, an incubator for people and companies that contribute to the formation of a healthy human ecology. And Luke's new book Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life has just been released. In this week's episode we explore how desire impacts our wellbeing and the simple steps we can take to positively shape our desires for the good of ourselves and others. Connect with Luke Burgis: https://lukeburgis.com/ You'll Learn: [02:39] - Luke explains why understanding what shapes our desire is an important part of caring for our wellbeing. [04:07] - Luke explains what mimetic desire is and how it influences our motivation. [06:49] - Luke helps us understand the social nature of desire and how different role models influence us. [08:56] - Luke offers tips for how we can keep our relationships with our role models healthy. [11:57] - Luke explains the difference between thick and thin desires. [14:10] - Luke discusses how having a hierarchy of values can help us navigate conflicts around thick desires. [16:45] - Luke helps us understand the positive and destructive cycles desire can energize. [19:15] - Luke explains how destructive cycles of desire can lead to toxic relationships and toxic cultures. [21:51] - Luke shares an example of how we can short circuit destructive cycles of desire. [24:53] - Luke offers some tips for how we can create positive cycles of desire in workplaces. [27:14] - Luke begins the lightning round! Thanks for listening! MPPW Podcast on Facebook Sherry Turkle 'Alone Together' TED Talk Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post. Please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.  And don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It's free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care!  Thank you, Luke!

Kelly sits down with entrepreneur Luke Burgis to talk about his new book that explores the theories of French historian Rene Girard.

Professor and entrepreneur Luke Burgis (author, Wanting) shares his insights on why we want what we want and how to feel more in control of those desires. He and Greg discuss how to discern between the essential and non-essential wants, in order to identify what is truly meaningful and enduring. They explore the effect of human nature, and practical steps we can take to find awareness and utilize what influences us, both positively and negatively. This episode's book recommendation: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life by Luke Burgis For a limited time purchase Effortless and get the 21-Day Challenge (and download Chapter 1 of Effortless) FREE! Share the What's Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: 1 Referral - Access the exclusive "Tim Ferriss" episode 3 Referrals - 21-day Challenge PDF  15 Referrals - $10 digital gift card you can use at stores like Real Simple, Container Store, etc. What's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn Credits: Hosted by Greg McKeown Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson Co-Produced by Paul Dizon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When our Nomad Network members heard this episode live, they said it was one of the best shows we've ever had. Perhaps that's because we just finished reading two of the most interesting books we've ever read. The first one is “The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy - What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America's Next Rendezvous with Destiny”, written by Neil Howe and William Strauss. They describe an 80-year generational cycle that has persisted throughout Western civilization since at least the 1400s. Written in 1997, the book predicts the 2008 housing crisis, and they predicted the COVID crisis, to within a few years of when both events actually happened. If we follow the pattern their theory describes, we should expect some type of major global total-war-style event over the next 3-6 years. Perhaps we're already in it. But that's only the bad news. The good news is, the cycle predicts that that major event will be followed by a restart of the cycle into an era of peace, prosperity, and growth, a la the post-war era in America (1946-1963). The second book is called “Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life”, by Luke Burgis. The book draws on the seminal work of French polymath Rene Girard, who introduced the concept of mimetic theory to the world. According to Girard, we are driven by our desires, yet we don't arrive at these desires independently. We learn both how and what to desire by mimicking of other people. Like gravity, mimesis is a powerful force that always affects us, even (especially!) when we aren't aware of it. When you combine these two concepts — the fourth turning and mimetic desire — you create an incredibly powerful tool for both predicting the nature of the next crisis and identifying the best path through it. You don't have to to go through the next crisis. You can just opt out. The choice is yours. ****** + Give your business an unfair advantage in less than 3 minutes a day. Get the daily newsletter that delivers the most actionable and tactical growth strategies available today, straight from the mind of a marketing genius: http://dailyalchemy.me + Learn the blueprint for generating predictable and sustainable income from anywhere on earth: http://www.nomadicwealthoffer.com. + Become a member of our Nomad Network: https://www.stapletonagency.com/nomad-network1617822560645 + If you're ready to take control of your life, income, and future, go to http://mynomad.network to get started. + Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jason_stapleton + Jason on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejasonstapleton + Jason's website: https://jasonstapleton.com + Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/realkingpilled Question or comment? Text Jason: (323) 594-8781 Don't forget to like and subscribe, and please share the show!

When our Nomad Network members heard this episode live, they said it was one of the best shows we've ever had.Perhaps that's because we just finished reading two of the most interesting books we've ever read.The first one is “The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy - What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America's Next Rendezvous with Destiny”, written by Neil Howe and William Strauss. They describe an 80-year generational cycle that has persisted throughout Western civilization since at least the 1400s. Written in 1997, the book predicts the 2008 housing crisis, and they predicted the COVID crisis, to within a few years of when both events actually happened.If we follow the pattern their theory describes, we should expect some type of major global total-war-style event over the next 3-6 years. Perhaps we're already in it.But that's only the bad news. The good news is, the cycle predicts that that major event will be followed by a restart of the cycle into an era of peace, prosperity, and growth, a la the post-war era in America (1946-1963).The second book is called “Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life”, by Luke Burgis. The book draws on the seminal work of French polymath Rene Girard, who introduced the concept of mimetic theory to the world. According to Girard, we are driven by our desires, yet we don't arrive at these desires independently. We learn both how and what to desire by mimicking of other people. Like gravity, mimesis is a powerful force that always affects us, even (especially!) when we aren't aware of it.When you combine these two concepts — the fourth turning and mimetic desire — you create an incredibly powerful tool for both predicting the nature of the next crisis and identifying the best path through it.You don't have to to go through the next crisis. You can just opt out. The choice is yours.******+ Give your business an unfair advantage in less than 3 minutes a day. Get the daily newsletter that delivers the most actionable and tactical growth strategies available today, straight from the mind of a marketing genius: http://dailyalchemy.me+ Learn the blueprint for generating predictable and sustainable income from anywhere on earth: http://www.nomadicwealthoffer.com.+ Become a member of our Nomad Network: https://www.stapletonagency.com/nomad-network1617822560645+ If you're ready to take control of your life, income, and future, go to http://mynomad.network to get started.+ Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jason_stapleton+ Jason on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejasonstapleton+ Jason's website: https://jasonstapleton.com+ Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/realkingpilledQuestion or comment? Text Jason: (323) 594-8781Don't forget to like and subscribe, and please share the show!

Luke Burgis is an entrepreneur and author, who has co-created and led four companies in wellness, consumer products, and technology. He is Managing Partner of Fourth Wall Ventures, an incubator that he founded to build, train, and invest in people and companies that contribute to a healthy human ecology. He is also a recognized expert in French thinker René Girard's mimetic theory. On this podcast, Luke discusses mimetic desire - how people unconsciously want what others want, and therefore value jobs, spouses, brands, moral viewpoints, and even themselves according to the desires of others. He describes this phenomenon, which has been exploited by internet trolls, politicians, and ad agencies, in his new book Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life. Luke also talks about how the future depends on what we learn to want today, and how best to cultivate desires that are authentic for each of us. Here's the outline of this interview with Luke Burgis:  [00:00:35] Book: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, by Luke Burgis. [00:00:36] Ryan Nicodemus of the Minimalists. [00:01:00] Book: Violence and the Sacred by René Girard. [00:02:05] Luke's background and interest in René Girard and mimetic theory. [00:05:03] Tony Hsieh of Zappos. [00:08:42] Mimetic desire. [00:10:58] Ubuntu. [00:13:43] Christopher Ryan; Books: Sex at Dawn and Civilized to Death; Podcast: Civilized to Death: Are We Really Making Progress? [00:14:07] Distinguishing between biological needs and desires. [00:17:37] Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and the first outside investor in Facebook. [00:25:04] Movie: The Prestige. [00:25:35] Good violence vs. bad violence [00:30:35] Mimetic models: people we look to to shape our desires; Celebristan vs. Freshmanistan. [00:33:04] Thin vs. thick desire. [00:36:00] Mimetic rivalry. [00:37:06] Cultivating thick desires. [00:40:28] Simon Marshall, PhD; Study: Haubenstricker, John E., et al. "The Effect Of Acculturation And Socioeconomic Status On Dietary Patterns In Mexican-American Women: 1716: Board# 66 May 27 3: 30 PM-5: 00 PM." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 41.5 (2009): 106. [00:41:07] Exposure to TV associated with eating disorders; Study: Becker, Anne E. "Television, disordered eating, and young women in Fiji: Negotiating body image and identity during rapid social change." Culture, medicine and psychiatry 28.4 (2004): 533-559. [00:42:25] Luke's Anti-Mimetic Newsletter. [00:45:10] Celibacy. [00:47:05] Jamie Wheal; Podcast: Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind. [00:48:03] Lukeburgis.com.

Luke Burgis is an entrepreneur by experience who worked on Wall Street for a short time before moving to California to jump into the startup world in Silicon Valley. He established four companies and experienced many successes and failures while in California. From the outside, Burgis appeared to have everything. However, he felt he was on a never-ending journey to find “something” while not really understanding what that something was. Click on play to learn: How the influences of René Girard and mimetic desire redirected Burgis' life path. What drives people to pursue systems of desire. How to juggle competing multiple tribes. How the concept of tribes may play a role in blaming others. As a successful entrepreneur, Burgis struggled with wanting one thing one day and wanting something else the next day. Dealing with conflicting wants on an ongoing basis led to Burgis stepping back to revaluate his life. As an avid reader, he studied various theories of want and the self and found a connection with René Girard's ideas on the concept of mimetic desires and what drives them. His research led him to spending three years in Italy in the quest to identify the driving forces of his life. As a student of psychology, classical philosophy, and theology, he learned to create distance to examine his true desires and distinguish the origins of his aspirations. Burgis learned how to identify various systems of desire and realized that people move in and out of those systems as their life changes over time. He wrote a book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life that explores why we want what we want. This profound book shows readers how mimetic desire is present in their relationships. One of the chapters focuses on the rise of scapegoating and resulting violence that demonstrates how understanding the power of mimetic desire psychology can keep us from becoming involved in the negative behaviours of blaming others. To learn more visit: https://lukeburgis.com Twitter: @lukeburgis Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life Book by Luke Burgis  

What do you want? We get asked a question like that often: when you order at a restaurant, when generating a Christmas list, when at a crossroads in a dating relationship. But of course, there are differing levels of seriousness to that question: sometimes it is what do you prefer or what strikes your fancy, and sometimes it is what do you really want. In other words, what do you desire? It is hard to think of a more piercing or demanding question than that: what do you desire? What do you really want? But then again, there is another question that goes right along with that one that most of us don't confront even if we do take seriously the question of what we want. That other question is how do we want… how do we desire. And it is precisely that hidden question of “how do you desire” right alongside the slightly more evident question of “what do you want” that my guest on today's show takes utterly seriously, and helps us to take seriously, too. Luke Burgis teaches business at the Catholic University of America, where he is also Entrepreneur-in-Residence. An entrepreneur himself, he has co-created and founded four companies in wellness, consumer products, and technology. Now he is managing partner of Fourth Wall Ventures, an incubator that he started to build, train, and invest in people and companies that contribute to a healthy human ecology. On the basis of his extensive experience along with his equally extensive classical training, research, and spiritual formation, Luke has authored a book filled with stories of woe and transformation, analysis of the mysterious workings of desire, and proposals for beginning to lead a healthier, more creative, truly human life. His book is Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life. You can find an excerpt of the book in the Church Life Journal in an article titled, “The Joy of Hate Watching.”

Luke Burgis (@lukeburgis) has co-created and led companies in wellness, consumer products, and technology. He's currently Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship and also teaches business at The Catholic University of America and is author of a new book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, the philosophy of French polymath René Girard Connect with Luke Burgis: https://lukeburgis.com/ https://twitter.com/lukeburgis https://www.instagram.com/lukeburgis/ https://www.facebook.com/LukeBurgis/ https://www.amazon.com/Wanting-Power-Mimetic-Desire-Everyday/dp/1250262488/ Podcast Info: https://www.nickholderbaum.com/ Nick Holderbaum's Weekly Newsletter: Sunday Goods Twitter: @primalosophy Instagram: @primalosophy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBn7jiHxx2jzXydzDqrJT2A The Unfucked Firefighter Challenge

A lot of what we want in life is dictated by what other people covet – which can lead to a supply-and-demand problem. Luke Burgis is entrepreneur-in-residence and director of programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at the Catholic University of America. He joins host Krys Boyd to talk about how this competition for the same things draws us together and, later, pushes us apart. His book is called “Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.”

After a brief career in investment banking and private equity, he started his first company at age 23 and was named a “Top 25 Entrepreneur Under 25” by Business Week for growing it into one of the most innovative food access businesses in the country. Luke is also a recognized expert in René Girard's mimetic theory and author of the book Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.

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My guest today is Luke Burgis, the director of programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at the Catholic University of America, where he also teaches business and develops new education initiatives. The topic is his book Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Definition of Mimetic Desire Concept of Mimetic Desire What is Mimesis Mimetic Behavior Zero to One Book The Power of Mimetic Desire Understanding What We Really Want Everyone Has A Purpose Creating a Value Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Why do we want the things we want? While we'll offer up plenty of reasons to explain our choices, my guest today says the real reason we want what we want is this: other people  in our lives want those same things. His name is Luke Burgis and he's studied philosophy, theology, and classical literature, works as a business entrepreneur, investor, and educator, and is the author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life. Luke and I discuss how our desires are strongly mimetic, that is, imitative, and how there are two groups of people that act as models of desire for us: celebrities and public figures who are distant from us, and friends, family, and colleagues who are close to us. Luke explains why it's actually that latter group where we experience the most rivalry and conflict, because the more similar we are, the more we end up competing for the same things, the more envy we experience, and the more we want to differentiate ourselves from the crowd, even though the areas in which to do so can be increasingly small. In fact, someone can be a model of desire, not only in influencing us to imitate them, but in motivating us to act in the opposite way. Luke shares how mimetic desire can be both a negative and destructive or a positive and productive force, and offers advice on how to harness it for the latter purpose by humbly recognizing the way other people are influencing our wants, and using that knowledge to opt out of games we don't want to play, utilize the healthy aspects of competition without allowing it to get us off track, and intentionally choose worthy, even transcendent, models of desire to emulate. Get the show notes at aom.is/wanting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode Ryan talks to author Luke Burgis about his new book Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, the philosophy of French polymath René Girard, getting to the truth of what you should want in life, and more.Luke Burgis has co-created and led four companies in wellness, consumer products, and technology. He’s currently Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship where he also teaches business at The Catholic University of America. He lives in Washington, DC with his wife, Claire, and her crazy New Orleans cat Clotille.The new Pod Pro Cover by Eight Sleep is the most advanced solution on the market for thermoregulation. It pairs dynamic cooling and heating with biometric tracking. You can add the Cover to any mattress, and start sleeping as cool as 55°F or as hot as 110°F. Go to eightsleep.com/dailystoic to check out the Pod Pro Cover and save $150 at checkout.DECKED truck bed tool boxes and cargo van storage systems revolutionize organization with a heavy-duty in-vehicle storage system featuring slide out toolboxes. DECKED makes organizing, accessing, protecting, and securing everything you need so much easier. Get your DECKED Drawer System at Decked.com/STOIC and get free shipping.Talkspace is an online and mobile therapy company. Talkspace lets you send and receive unlimited messages with your dedicated therapist in the Talkspace platform 24/7. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com or download the app. Make sure to use the code STOIC to get $100 off of your first month and show your support for the show.Ladder makes the process of getting life insurance quick and easy. To apply, you only need a phone or laptop and a few minutes of time. Ladder’s algorithms work quickly and you’ll find out almost immediately if you’re approved. Go to ladderlife.com/stoic to see if you’re instantly approved today.***If you enjoyed this week’s podcast, we’d love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps with our visibility, and the more people listen to the podcast, the more we can invest into it and make it even better.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic.com/signupFollow @DailyStoic:Twitter: https://twitter.com/dailystoicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailystoic/Facebook: http://facebook.com/dailystoicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dailystoicTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daily_stoicFollow Luke Burgis:Homepage: https://lukeburgis.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeburgis/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukeburgis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeBurgis/ 

Entrepreneur and author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life Luke Burgis shares the reasons behind Silicon Valley's obsession with the philosophies of former Stanford Professor René Girard and whether we can ever transcend the human impulse of wanting to be like someone else. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.