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Luke Burgis
Author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life. Applies René Girard's mimetic theory to modern life — we unconsciously copy others' desires instead of knowing our own.
Known For
WantingMimetic desireGirard's theory applied
Canon
Episodes
#Everyone Wants a Piece of You. Here's How to Stay Whole -- with Luke BurgisAug 22, 2026#Luke Burgis on Mimetic Desire, Catholicism, and the Age of Social ContagionAug 19, 2026#The Secret to Knowing Who You Are | Luke BurgisJul 6, 2026#Belonging Without Conforming — The Path From Pseudo Self to Solid SelfJun 16, 2026#The Self, the Crowd, and Social Contagion (with Luke Burgis)Jun 8, 2026#Mimetic Desire and Getting What You Actually WantSep 20, 2024