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The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life
by Luke Burgis · 2021 · 304 pages

Rory Sutherland
The book explores the concept of mimetic desire, a theory by René Girard which suggests that human wanting is primarily driven by the imitation of others. Burgis applies this framework to modern business, social media, and personal relationships to explain how hidden models influence decision-making. It offers strategies to transition from unconscious imitation to intentional desire.
Published
2021
Pages
304
Language
en
ISBN
9781250262486
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