WOF 348: The Power of Mimetic Desire w/ Luke Burgis

<p>In this new “Bishop Barron Presents” discussion, Bishop Barron sits down with bestselling author Luke Burgis to discuss his new book, <em><strong><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Wanting-Power-Mimetic-Desire-Everyday/dp/1250262488/?tag=woonfi-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life</a></strong></em>.</p> <p>Why do we want what we want? And how do our desires shape us as people? How are desires related to freedom?</p> <p>In their conversation, Bishop Barron and Burgis discuss these topics and more, such as:</p> <ul> <li>René Girard</li> <li>Mimetic desire</li> <li>Social media</li> <li>The scapegoat mechanism</li> </ul> <h2 id="h-links"><strong>Links</strong></h2> <ul> <li><em><strong><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Wanting-Power-Mimetic-Desire-Everyday/dp/1250262488/?tag=woonfi-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life</a></strong></em> by Luke Burgis</li> </ul> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity" /> <p><em><strong>NOTE:</strong> Do you like this podcast? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bishopbarron">Become a patron</a> and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/bishopbarron">join us today</a>!</em></p>