2022 picks

Best reads this year: 1. Four Thousand Weeks 2. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow 3. Wanting: Power of Mimetic Desire 4. Continuous Discovery Habits 5. Project Hail Mary

What would your summary or review be for no. 3

This book explores Rene Girard’s ideas. I liked the book as it was a light read. It talks about why human desire is mimetic - we imitate what other people want. And how mimesis is the foundation of culture and institutions.