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Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life

The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life

by Luke Burgis · 2021 · 304 pages

Rory Sutherland
Rory Sutherland
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Rory Sutherland

About This Book

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.

Book Details

Published

2021

Pages

304

Language

en

ISBN

9781250262486

Awards & Recognition

Financial Times Business Book of the MonthNext Big Idea Club NomineeAleo Review of Books 2022 Book of the Year

Audiobook Available

8h 54m
Narrated by Luke Burgis, Sean Patrick Hopkins

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