THINGS HIDDEN 188: Why Envy Motivates Political Discourse

In this THINGS HIDDEN episode, David Gornoski addresses the elephant in the room when it comes to online political discourse, i.e. mimetic envy. Why are we always presented with false choices from popular influencers? Why are influencers always bragging about their follower counts? Listen to the whole show to find out. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

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A Neighbor's Choice radio show and THINGS HIDDEN podcast are the two main audio programs of David Gornoski. THINGS HIDDEN is a deep-dive podcast into the world of mythology and current events guided by the Mimetic theory of Rene Girard and grounded in the personhood revolution of Jesus. Hosted by David Gornoski, A Neighbor’s Choice Radio examines the role of violence and religion in society. From victims of state violence against nonviolent behaviors to public figures and contrarian voices, the conversations that unfold create an illuminating and surreal journey for listeners.