Join us as we unravel the complexities of addiction, delve into the mechanisms of Shenpa and mimetic desire, and gain valuable insights that can shape our understanding of human behavior and personal growth. Through insightful discussions, we'll explore the interplay of these fascinating subjects, drawing inspiration from renowned sources such as the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Tibetan Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron, French philosopher and polymath Rene Girard, the critically acclaimed TV series 'Mad Men,' and the enlightening YouTube channel, Kurzgesagt. Tune in for an enriching experience that combines knowledge, inspiration, and thought-provoking analysis.

Find detailed show notes on my blog at ⁠Matt's Mindset Blog. ⁠

Insights for the Matt's Mindset Podcast drawn from: Insights for the Matt's Mindset Podcast drawn from: ⁠⁠Tim Ferriss⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Sam Harris⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Neil de Grasse Tyson⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Dr. Brene Brown⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Dr. Andrew Huberman⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Dr. Matthew Walker⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Jonathan Haight⁠⁠, Roland Griffiths, PhD, ⁠⁠Niall Ferguson⁠⁠, Chris Palmer, MD, ⁠⁠Dr. Michio Kaku⁠⁠, Noah Feldman, Emile Durkheim, Stanley Milgram, Jean Piaget, B.F. Skinner, Abraham Maslow, Carl Jung ⁠⁠Bill Gurely⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Jason Calacanis⁠⁠, Jim Collins, Aryeh Bourkoff, Balaji Srinivasan, Ed Thorpe, ⁠⁠Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sachs, David Friedberg⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Howard Marks⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Ray Dalio⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Naval Ravikant⁠⁠, Peter Theil Rick Rubin, ⁠⁠Todd McFarlane⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Bill Burr⁠⁠, Terry Crews, ⁠⁠Hugh Jackman⁠⁠, Matthew McConaughey ⁠⁠James Clear⁠⁠, Stephen Pressfield, ⁠⁠Seth Godin⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Susan Cain⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Morgan Housel⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Jocko Willink⁠⁠, Ayn Rand, Ray Bradbury, Aldous Huxley, Friedrich Nietzsche, Marcus Aurelius, ⁠⁠Tamara Levitt⁠⁠, Soren Kierkegaard, Jean Paul Satre, James Joyce, ⁠⁠Malcolm Gladwell⁠⁠, David Deutsch, John Vervaeke, Richard Dawkins, David Goggins, Dave Chappelle, Aaron Sorkin, Pema Chodron, Rene Girard, Kurzgesagt

Shining a Light on the Silent Rot of Addiction, Shenpa and Mimetic Desire

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