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    Wanting
    Luke Burgis
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    Overview of Wanting

    "Wanting" reveals why we desire what we desire - through mimetic theory. Endorsed by entrepreneur Derek Sivers with a perfect 10/10 score, this thought-provoking guide explains how our cravings are contagious. What if everything you want isn't actually yours to begin with?

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    All true desire is metaphysical; when someone falls under a model's influence for a handbag, they're really seeking the imagined transformation it will bring.

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    The Hidden Choreography of Your Desires

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    Have you ever noticed how quickly you start wanting something after seeing someone else enjoy it? That martini your friend ordered suddenly looks appealing, or the restaurant with the line outside becomes irresistible. These aren't coincidences-they're evidence of "mimetic desire," a profound insight from philosopher Rene Girard that entrepreneur Luke Burgis brings to life in "Wanting." This concept reveals that most of our desires aren't authentically ours but borrowed from others. From the moment we're born, we're wired to imitate. Babies just 42 minutes old can copy facial expressions, showing an innate understanding that they're "like" the humans before them. This imitative capacity evolves from innocent childhood behaviors into complex adult patterns that shape our major life decisions-career paths, relationships, even the neighborhoods we choose to live in. What begins as spontaneously changing a drink order after hearing your friend's choice transforms into deeper patterns affecting your entire life trajectory, often without you realizing it.

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    Breaking Free from Mimetic Traps

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    Cultivating Thick Desires

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    The Choice Before Us