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n n* Financial Times Business Book of the Month * Next Big Idea Club Nominee * n nA groundbreaking exploration of why we want what we want, and a toolkit for freeing ourselves from chasing unfulfilling desires. n nGravity affects every aspect of our physical being, but theres a psychological force just as powerful--yet almost nobody has heard of it. Its responsible for bringing groups of people together and pulling them apart, making certain goals attractive to some and not to others, and fueling cycles of anxiety and conflict. In Wanting, Luke Burgis draws on the work of French polymath Ren� Girard to bring this hidden force to light and reveals how it shapes our lives and societies. n nAccording to Girard, humans dont desire anything independently. Human desire is mimetic--we imitate what other people want. This affects the way we choose partners, friends, careers, clothes, and vacation destinations. Mimetic desire is responsible for the formation of our very identities. It explains the enduring relevancy of Shakespeares plays, why Peter Thiel decided to be the first investor in Facebook, and why our world is growing more divided as it becomes more connected. n nWanting also shows that conflict does not arise because of our differences--it comes from our sameness. Because we learn to want what other people want, we often end up competing for the same things. Ignoring our large similarities, we cling to our perceived differences. n nDrawing on his experience as an entrepreneur, teacher, and student of classical philosophy and theology, Burgis shares tactics that help turn blind wanting into intentional wanting--not by trying to rid ourselves of desire, but by desiring differently. Its possible to be more in control of the things we want, to achieve more independence from trends and bubbles, and to find more meaning in our work and lives. n nThe future will be shaped by our desires. Wanting shows us how to desire a better one.n
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