Girard’s theory of human nature explains the true origin of desire and its consequences if not directed properly

Thiel's philosophical worldview is woven from threads of Christian eschatology , René Girard's mimetic theory , and a profound skepticism towards modern political and technological narratives. At its core lies a Manichean vision, where the world is a battleground between order and chaos, good and evil, with humanity teetering on the brink of... See more

Girard believes that humans are governed not by intrinsic personal preferences, but aspirational “models,” towards which we unconsciously orient our behavior. In Girard’s framework, desire is formed from the balance of three positions. There is a subject (the person who wants something) and an object (the thing they want). But most compelling is

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Our Mimetic nature is simultaneously our biggest strength and biggest weakness. When it goes right, imitation is a shortcut to learning. But when it spirals out of control, Mimetic imitation leads to envy, violence, and bitter, ever-escalating violence.