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The French polymath René Girard identified mimesis (mi-mee-sis)—imitation—as the most important force shaping our lives and our culture.
Humans possess powers of imitation that far surpass any animal. This ability is tremendously important and largely positive. It’s what allows us to learn complex languages, recipes, social norms, advanced math, and fli…
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