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This is the kind of book I want my friends to read so we can discuss it together. How do we want the things we want?

Burgis explains the theory of "mimetic desire" and how it shapes who we are, our culture and basically...everything. You learn about what it is, how powerful it is, and that few of our desires are actually our own. They aren't. They are taught, through models. It is the water we swim around in and have no idea it is the water we swim around in.

He also goes back in history and talks about human sacrifice and scapegoats, especially how it relates to mimetic crisis. It's fascinating to see the ties to today. Especially in our current, extremely divided climate.

The author is an entrepreneur, so a lot of his examples are business related. But the info is so fascinating and relevant that that shouldn't dissuade you if that isn't your jam.