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Gerard's Relativistic Drive
49:20 - 1:05:15 (15:54)
The episode delves into Gerard's relativistic drive that leads people to be ambitious, proud, and often on the verge of delusion - a diagnosis of the mimetic world we live in.
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The orientation to history changed, which is why innovation took on a positive connotation, since progress is associated with upward trajectory and change is perceived as good.
49:20 - 51:13 (01:52)
Summary
The orientation to history changed, which is why innovation took on a positive connotation, since progress is associated with upward trajectory and change is perceived as good.
ChapterGerard's Relativistic Drive
Episode#289: Johnathan Bi – Rene Girard & The Philosophy of Innovation
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the limitations of viewing intellectual history as simply interpreting the ideas of past thinkers.
51:13 - 54:12 (02:59)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the limitations of viewing intellectual history as simply interpreting the ideas of past thinkers. Instead, he argues that change and historical distance can provide a deeper understanding of the implications of those ideas.
ChapterGerard's Relativistic Drive
Episode#289: Johnathan Bi – Rene Girard & The Philosophy of Innovation
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses the limitation of Rene Girard's theory regarding pride and ambition as the sole motivators behind human desire, but also recognizes the accuracy of his diagnosis of the mimetic world we live in.
54:12 - 1:00:21 (06:08)
Summary
The speaker discusses the limitation of Rene Girard's theory regarding pride and ambition as the sole motivators behind human desire, but also recognizes the accuracy of his diagnosis of the mimetic world we live in. The speaker also suggests that people's reasons for entering a certain field or staying in it may be different from their initial motivations.
ChapterGerard's Relativistic Drive
Episode#289: Johnathan Bi – Rene Girard & The Philosophy of Innovation
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The pressure to achieve success and glory can lead to misery and dissatisfaction.
1:00:21 - 1:05:15 (04:53)
Summary
The pressure to achieve success and glory can lead to misery and dissatisfaction. To avoid this, focus on doing things you enjoy for their own sake and surrounding yourself with a supportive community.