We're sunsetting PodQuest on 2025-07-28. Thank you for your support!
Export Podcast Subscriptions
cover of episode #138 Luke Burgis: The Power of Mimetic Desire

#138 Luke Burgis: The Power of Mimetic Desire

2022/5/31
logo of podcast The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

AI Deep Dive AI Chapters Transcript
People
L
Luke Burgis
S
Shane Parrish
创始人和CEO,专注于网络安全、投资和知识分享。
Topics
Luke Burgis: 本书探讨了勒内·吉拉尔的模仿性欲望理论,认为人们的欲望并非源于事物本身,而是受到他人(模仿对象或中介者)的影响。这种模仿性欲望既可以帮助我们学习和成长,也可能导致嫉妒、竞争和冲突,让我们追求不需要的东西,忽略更有意义的事物。作者结合自身经历,阐述了如何识别和区分积极和消极的欲望模型,如何通过培养持久而深刻的欲望,以及建立积极的欲望循环来提升幸福感和实现目标。他还探讨了模仿性欲望对人际关系、身份认同和职业选择的影响,以及如何在社交媒体时代有效地管理和驾驭自身的欲望。 在职业选择方面,作者分享了自己从高薪但痛苦的投资银行工作转向创业的经历,说明了金钱并非幸福的唯一标准,追求创造力和发挥自身才能的重要性。他强调了在做出重要决定时,要保持理性与平静,避免在极度情绪化的情况下做出选择。 在人际关系方面,作者认为,疫情期间,他与一些人关系更近,与另一些人关系疏远,这取决于双方是否愿意进行坦诚沟通。他强调了开放和诚实的沟通在人际关系中的重要性,以及如何通过测试来检验人际关系的健康程度。 在习惯养成方面,作者认为,改变不良习惯需要找到更好的替代习惯,而不是仅仅依靠意志力。他建议通过建立积极的欲望循环,将一个欲望自然地引导到另一个欲望,从而更容易地养成良好的习惯。他以自己和妻子的例子说明了如何通过建立积极的欲望循环来改变不良习惯,并强调了仪式在习惯养成中的重要性。 在目标设定方面,作者认为,许多人的目标本身就是模仿性欲望的结果,需要认真思考自己真正想要什么,并选择合适的欲望模型。他建议通过扩展自己的欲望模型范围,寻找更健康和更有意义的目标。 Shane Parrish: 作为访谈者,Shane Parrish 主要通过引导性的问题,帮助 Luke Burgis 阐述其观点,并提出一些反驳性或补充性观点。他引导 Luke Burgis 进一步解释模仿性欲望的机制,以及其在不同领域(如商业、人际关系、目标设定等)的应用。他与 Luke Burgis 探讨了社交媒体对模仿性欲望的影响,以及如何利用模仿性欲望来创建奢侈品牌。他还与 Luke Burgis 讨论了直觉和理性思考在决策中的作用,以及如何平衡两者之间的关系。此外,他还探讨了人们对欲望的验证需求,以及如何克服对选择错误的恐惧。最后,他与 Luke Burgis 讨论了幸福感的来源,以及如何选择和追求更健康和更有意义的目标。

Deep Dive

Chapters
Luke Burgis discusses the concept of mimetic desire, explaining how it is influenced by models and mediators, and how it can lead to rivalry and conflict.

Shownotes Transcript

Is there really a straight line between you and the things you want in life? Entrepreneur and educator Luke Burgis goes deep on how understanding mimetic desire can help you better connect the dots between where you are now, and where you want to go. Burgis breaks down the theories behind mimetic desire and the teachings of René Girard, why all of our behaviors are imative, why we desire things we don’t need, and why this all leads to missing out on aspects of life that are far more meaningful and valuable.   Burgis has co-created and led four companies in wellness, consumer products, and technology. He’s currently Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Director of Programs at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship, where he also teaches business at The Catholic University of America. He is also the author of Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life. --

Want even more? Members get early access, hand-edited transcripts, member-only episodes, and so much more. Learn more here: https://fs.blog/membership/)

Every Sunday our Brain Food newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/)

Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish)