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Psychology · 21 min

Wanting

By Luke Burgis

This episode reveals how our deepest desires are often borrowed from others, offering a path to more authentic wanting.

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“This episode reveals how our deepest desires are often borrowed from others, offering a path to more authentic wanting.”

— Luke Burgis, Wanting

What it is about

Mimetic desire, authentic living, self-awareness

Who it is for

If you've ever felt a quiet dissatisfaction after achieving a long-sought goal, this can help you understand why your desires might not be entirely your own.

The author

Drawing on the work of René Girard and his own entrepreneurial experience, Luke Burgis offers a practical, grounded perspective on how desire truly functions in our lives and in the marketplace.

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Luke Burgis

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