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Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life
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&#8217sa
psychological force just as powerful - yet almost nobody has heard of it. It&#8217sresponsible 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 Ren&#233Girard to bring this hidden force to light and reveals how it shapes our lives
and societies.&nbspnbspAccording to Girard, humans don&#8217tdesire 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&#8217splays, 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.Drawing on his experience as
an entrepreneur, teacher, and student of classical philosophy and theology, Burgis shares tactics that
help turn blind wanting into intentional wanting - not by trying to rid ourselves of desire, but by desiring
differently. It&#8217spossible to be more in control of the things we want, to achieve more independence
from trends and bubbles, and to find more meaning in our work and lives.The future will be shaped by
our desires. Wanting shows us how to desire a better one.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title,
the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.A Macmillan Audio
production from St. Martin's Press&quotThi book makes a startling case that many of our goals are
merely reflections of what we think others want. It&#8217sa spellbinding read, and it will leave you
rethinking your own motivations for months and maybe even years later.&#8221(Adam Grant, New York
Times best-selling author of Think Again and Originals, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife)&quotLuk
Burgis&#8217Wanting is a brilliant exploration of the hidden and powerful dynamics of desire operating
in our age of social media memes, commercial rivalry, and rising partisan scapegoating and violence....
It&#8217sa call to discernment and a deeper fulfillment that lights a path beyond the darkness of our
current world.&quot(Stephen Hanselman, New York Times best-selling co-author of Lives of the Stoics
and The Daily Stoic)
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