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Rene Girard

Mentioned in 3 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Episode Appearances

On the Media

On the Media · Apr 3, 2026

Pete Hegseth is Praying for a Holy War

Mimetic theory on desire and violence misappropriated by Thiel and tech figures to justify scapegoating and social control

Christian Nationalism in Military LeadershipPentagon Prayer Services and Theological Influence on War StrategyTheopolitics vs. Political Theology
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Better Offline

Better Offline · Feb 18, 2026

Hater Season: Caleb Wilson, Juniper and Arif Hasan

Philosopher whose scapegoating theory was misinterpreted by Peter Thiel to justify using scapegoats for political ends

AI Capability Misrepresentation and Benchmark GamingTech Billionaire Evangelical Religion AdoptionPrediction Markets and Disaster Gambling
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Jesus People Podcast

Jesus People Podcast · Feb 9, 2026

Jay Stringer on The Journey to Understanding Our Behaviors | The Jesus People Podcast Episode 58

Theorist whose concept of mimetic desire is referenced to explain how desires are shaped by observing what others want

Pornography addiction and desire formationAttachment theory and childhood traumaSexual behavior pattern analysis and prediction
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