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Wanting by Luke Burgis
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Fascinating book. It looks at why we want the things we do, explaining that many of our desires are shaped by watching others. Based on René Girard’s idea of mimetic desire, Burgis shows how we imitate others without realizing it, which can lead to unnecessary competition and conflict.
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