A journey into the minds and lives of individuals who have dared to follow their curiosities, no matter where they lead. From groundbreaking innovators to everyday dreamers, guests share unique stories of exploration, discovery, and the transformative experiences that come from asking ’Why?’
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A journey into the minds and lives of individuals who have dared to follow their curiosities, no matter where they lead. From groundbreaking innovators to everyday dreamers, guests share unique stories of exploration, discovery, and the transformative experiences that come from asking ’Why?’
In this episode, I explore why we want the things that we want after realizing I spent the first 5 months of the year pursuing something I didn't even want. I go into the ideas of Rene Girard's concept of mimetic desire, which suggests that our desires are shaped by imitation.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction: The Illusion of Personal Desire
02:20 Discovering René Girard and Mimetic Desire
04:37 Understanding the Romantic Lie
05:52 Examples of Mimetic Desire
8:23 Types of Models
11:19 The Two Cycles of Desire
15:26 Conclusion and Next Steps
Chasing Curiosity
A journey into the minds and lives of individuals who have dared to follow their curiosities, no matter where they lead. From groundbreaking innovators to everyday dreamers, guests share unique stories of exploration, discovery, and the transformative experiences that come from asking ’Why?’
