Chapter 1
The spark of imitation
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Chapter 2
The triangle of wanting
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Chapter 3
The scapegoat mechanism
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Chapter 4
The algorithmic mirror
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Mimetic desire and social media
Ch 2 · The triangle of wanting
sloane The Triangle of Wanting
I only want it 'cause you want it too (yeah!) / We copy every single dream we pursue (oh-oh!)
sloane Swipe trending posts to discover why social media makes us all want the same things.
sloane As people copy each other more, they become identical, yet they fight harder to prove they are unique.
Fun Fact
The toy paradox: Put two toddlers in a room full of toys, and they will inevitably fight over the exact same toy, ignoring all the others.
sloane Internal mediators are close to us, leading directly to comparisons, jealousy, and intense social competition.
Quiz
Which of these is the best example of an 'external mediator' in René Girard's philosophy?
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According to René Girard, what often happens to two close friends who desire the exact same goal?
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What paradox occurs when people try desperately to stand out by copying current trends?
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Why do biological needs like hunger rarely trigger mimetic rivalry according to René Girard?
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What did René Girard call a model who is socially or physically distant, making direct competition impossible?
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In René Girard's theory, what happens to the perceived value of an object when multiple people compete for it?