Why do we tend to desire things that others have or desire? Lets pull on a thread from the previous conversation with Nora Sophia where she discusses the importance of looking inwards for wisdom, truth, and guidance instead of looking to others for those things. In this conversation, Matt Distefano shares his expert knowledge on Rene Girard’s Mimetic Theory which explains the exact thought behind human desire and the practical applications of it in our everyday life. 

 

In this episode, we cover:

• Rene Girard
• Mimetic theory and how it relates to religion
• Explaining human desire and scapegoating

 

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