Where do our desires come from? Why do we seemingly act against our personal interests?

James speaks with entrepreneur and philosopher Johnathan Bi to explore the role of René Girard's mimetic theory on human behavior. Johnathan discovered Girard when looking to understand his own behavior better. Girard's insights on the role of imitation led Johnathan to create a 7-part lecture series with David Perell on Girard's thoughts and theories.

Johnathan expertly guides this exploration of desire, power, money, and fame.