Bishop Barron Presents | Luke Burgis
Sermons • 1h 5m
Friends, in the latest “Bishop Barron Presents,” I’m delighted to be joined by Luke Burgis, author of "Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life." In our conversation, we discuss topics such as:
- René Girard
- Mimetic desire
- Social media
- The Ferrari-Lamborghini rivalry
- Scapegoats
- And more
Stay tuned for future “Bishop Barron Presents” conversations. These intellectually invigorating discussions feature varying religious and political perspectives to encourage greater understanding and civility.
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