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Wanting: Mimetic Desire (Burgis)
Luke Burgis turns René Girard's theory into a practical guide: we want what others want, models in Celebristan and Freshmanistan, mimetic rivalry, scapegoats, and how to cultivate thick desires.
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Prereqs: Girard & mimetic desire (if available). Next: Skin in the Game; Zero to One. Book: Luke Burgis, *Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life* (2021). Girard source: *Deceit, Desire and the Novel* (1961).Next: 1. Desire is borrowed