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June 27 Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World - Girard
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One of the most innovative thinkers of the 20th century was the polymath Rene Girard. His theory about mimetic desire, mimetic rivalry and the scapegoating mechanism have had a huge effect across various disciplines, from economics, sociology and theology. He even inspired the Pay Pal founder Peter Thiel to make the first investment in Facebook. Bishop Robert Barron think he will become known as a 20th Century Church Father
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Manage episode 425784348 series 2858237
One of the most innovative thinkers of the 20th century was the polymath Rene Girard. His theory about mimetic desire, mimetic rivalry and the scapegoating mechanism have had a huge effect across various disciplines, from economics, sociology and theology. He even inspired the Pay Pal founder Peter Thiel to make the first investment in Facebook. Bishop Robert Barron think he will become known as a 20th Century Church Father
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