January 06, 2023
Professor Luke Burgis, director of programs, Ciocca Center, had his book “Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life” featured in Bloomberg as one of the top new books recommended by business leaders in 2022.
"This present-day analysis of philosopher René Girard’s theory called mimetic desire speaks to the ways we mimic each other’s behaviors—all of us, starting in the womb. We see it happening across social media all day long, leading to obsessional norms like Michelin stars or titles of achievement. Empathy is the only antidote."
Read the full article, "The 52 New Books That Top Business Leaders Are Recommending—and Why."