Why do we copy others? | The Mimetic Theory Explained | Anshu Sharma

Описание: The life you are living... is it actually yours? Or are you just a high-resolution copy of someone else's desires?"

[The Premise]

In this 2-hour deep-dive investigation, we deconstruct the invisible architecture that governs your life. Most of us believe we are "unique" individuals making "independent" choices. But science and philosophy tell a different story.

From the neurobiology of Dopamine to the haunting reality of Mimetic Desire, we explore how your brain has been hijacked by a system designed to keep you in a state of perpetual envy and consumption. This isn't just a documentary; it’s a manual to reclaim your mind.

Phase 1: The Biological Hijack

The Mirror Neuron Glitch: How your brain is biologically wired to "download" the actions and emotions of others.

The Dopamine War: Why your brain seeks 'The Pursuit' rather than 'The Reward.'

The Pleasure-Pain Seesaw: The scientific reason why social media leaves you feeling empty and anxious.

Phase 2: The Mimetic Trap

René Girard’s Discovery: Understanding why we don't know what to want until we see someone else wanting it.

The Triangle of Desire: Deconstructing the Subject-Model-Object relationship.

Internal vs. External Mediation: Why you are in a silent war with your friends and colleagues for status.

Case Study: The Tulip Mania and the "Instagram Face" phenomenon.

[Key References & Research]
René Girard: Deceit, Desire, and the Novel
Dr. Anna Lembke: Dopamine Nation
Dr. Andrew Huberman: Neurobiology of Focus & Reward
Peter Thiel: Zero to One (Competition is for Losers)
Viktor Frankl: Man’s Search for Meaning

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