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We often do not choose our desires in isolation. According to philosopher René Girard, desire is "mimetic"—we want what others want. This creates a social chain where our aspirations are linked to the people we admire or compete with. The Mirror Effect We imitate the goals of peers and mentors. Social media accelerates this chain of comparison. Competition arises when two people reach for the same link. The Psychological Loop Chain of Desire
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