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Mimetic Desire/ How to Cure Headache Dear all Mimetic desire is a concept in sociology, philosophy, and psychology that suggests that our desires and wants are often copied or imitated from others. This means that we often desire things not because we truly want them, but because we see others wanting them, and this makes us want them too. Source: https://siboehm.com/articles/20/girard-for-non-philosophers Here are seven examples of mimetic desire: Fashion trends: When a particular style or fashion trend becomes popular, many people start wanting to wear the same clothes or accessories as others. Social media: When we see our friends or influencers on social media buying or using certain products or brands, we may feel a desire to do the same. Consumerism: Many people feel the need to keep up with the latest gadgets, cars, or other consumer goods simply because others have them. Romantic relationships: When we see others in happy and fulfilling relationships, we may feel a desire to find similar connections with others. Popularity: People often strive to be popular or have more followers on social media because they see others who are well-liked and admired. Fad diets: When a particular diet becomes popular, many people may try it simply because others are doing it, rather than because it suits their personal needs or lifestyle. Political ideologies: Many people may adopt certain political ideologies or beliefs because they see others who support them, rather than making independent decisions based on their own beliefs and values. Overall, mimetic desire highlights the powerful influence of social and cultural factors on our desires and wants, and the importance of being aware of our own motivations and preferences. Subscribed **One Video I Enjoyed** How to stop headaches using science based approaches. https://youtu.be/CGjdgy0cwGk **Two Tweets I Enjoyed and Liked** There's a 💊 drug (named Zolgensma) that costs $2.5mn (Rs 18 crore). Currently the world's costliest drug. Why is it so expensive? https://twitter.com/paraschopra/status/1381947695980453889?t=rjQ5YBhVD_hFm30i7s34Dg&s=19 Warren Buffett's letter analysed by Max Koh https://twitter.com/heymaxkoh/status/1574355388241043459?t=MGvTw_7j501RmSm5hQQXqw&s=19 **Three New Websites I Enjoyed and Liked** LifeClock is a fun way for visualizing exactly how old you are, down to the current millisecond. https://lifeclock.be/ Simple explanation of complex ideas in philosophy https://www.philosophybro.com Most Popular Tools at a single place. https://tinywow.com/ **Three Quotes or Phrases I Liked** Vision is not enough; it must be combined with venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps; we must step up the stairs. —Václav Havel Ironically, jobs are actually easier to enjoy than free time, because like flow activities they have built-in goals, feedback rules, and challenges, all of which encourage one to become involved in one's work, to concentrate and lose oneself in it. Free time , on the other hand, is unstructured, and requires much greater effort to be shaped into something that can be enjoyed. To win, you have to avoid losing.The first thing chess masters do after an opponent makes a move isn't to think about strategy or winning but rather to ask themselves: what's the threat? Avoid stupidity before seeking brilliance. **Two Write Ups I Enjoyed and Liked** Whenever a Tiger kills someone in the forest a red cloth is tied to a tree to mark the spot where they are killed and to show where a tiger has been hunting. A write-up on battle for survival in the Sunderbans. https://earthjournalism.net/stories/a-battle-for-survival-in-the-sundarbans Why are hyperlinks blue? https://blog.mozilla.org/en/internet-culture/deep-dives/why-are-hyperlinks-blue/ **One Photo I Enjoyed and Liked** Source: http://www.hellomaggiec.com/ Thanks Xoxo