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A comprehensive breakdown of René Girard's Mimetic Theory and its profound implications for human psychology and modern culture. We explore the "triangular" nature of desire—why we want what others want—and distinguish between healthy imitation and destructive mimesis. The discussion covers the "scapegoat mechanism," explaining how archaic societies used ritual violence to maintain order and how the Judeo-Christian tradition dismantled this by revealing the victim's innocence.

Finally, we apply these concepts to the digital age, analyzing how social media algorithms accelerate "internal mediation" and envy by collapsing social distances. We conclude with actionable insights on distinguishing between "thin" (mimetic) and "thick" (authentic) desires to regain intellectual sovereignty.

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