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Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World
Rene Girard
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“The speaker ordered a book by Rene Girard titled 'Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World' and expresses interest in reading it.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: influence of Rene Girard
For: Entrepreneurs and thinkers interested in human behavior
Key quote: “One of the most profound intellectual influences on Peter Thiel is a French thinker named Rene Girard, whom he met while at Stanford and whose funeral he would eventually speak at in 2015.”
The host mentions 'Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World' to highlight the profound influence of Rene Girard on Peter Thiel's thinking. Girard's theory of mimetic desire is presented as a critical framework for understanding human behavior and conflict, making the book a valuable read for those interested in these concepts.