René Girard, Mimetic Theory, & Making the Process the Reward - Johnathan Bi

The Weekend University

Johnathan Bi introduces the key insights of René Girard’s Mimetic Theory and its surprising practical applications. Expect to learn: — How understanding the hidden forces behind our desires can help us break free from societal pressures, improve our decision-making, and create a life we truly love. — The scapegoat mechanism and how this kept peace in ancient societies for thousands of years until the advent of Christianity — The difference between physical desires and metaphysical desires, as well as the importance of doing things for their own sake. And more. You can learn more about Johnathan’s work at https://www.johnathanbi.com. --- Jonathan Bi is an entrepreneur working on a startup in FinTech and a philosopher focusing on Buddhist philosophy, Continental philosophy, and specifically the work of Rene Girard. Among his many projects he and David Perell have created a seven session video course on the ideas of Rene Girard. Originally from China, Jonathan also grew up in Canada, and studied computer science at Columbia. You can learn more about Johnathan’s work at https://www.johnathanbi.com. --- Interview Links: — Jonathan Bi’s website - https://www.johnathanbi.com