Published Nov 21, 2022

Johnathan Bi on Mimesis and René Girard

Dive into the intricacies of human behavior with Johnathan Bi's exploration of René Girard's mimetic theory, as he and Russ Roberts unravel the limitations of traditional economic models in capturing the social dimensions of desire, and discuss the profound implications of China's economic emergence on global equilibrium.

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Johnathan Bi on Mimesis and René Girard

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Negative Mimesis

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The Metaphysical Desire

Trade and Global Peace

The Future of Economics

The Role of Classics in Economics

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Authenticity and Social Forces

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Mimetic Theory

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Economics vs MimesisThe conversation shifts to the limitations of traditional economic models in capturing the complexities of human desires and social behavior. Johnathan Bi and Russ Roberts explore how these models often fail to account for the social dimensions that drive economic decisions.

Economics vs Mimesis

Global DynamicsThe conversation shifts to René Girard's insights on China's economic rise and its potential to disrupt global harmony. Johnathan Bi and Russ Roberts explore how Girard's theories challenge conventional economic narratives and highlight the complexities of human behavior.

Global Dynamics

Mimetic TheoryJohnathan Bi explores René Girard's mimetic theory, emphasizing how imitation of values, rather than actions, drives human behavior. He discusses metaphysical desire and its impact on identity, highlighting the role of social influences in shaping authenticity.

Mimetic Theory

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