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The Scapegoat

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by René Girard

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Anybody brought here by Peter Thiel?
Tarukofusuki Thiel took from Girard very little: he simply realized from Girard that a good business needs to monopolize (or to focus on a certain area that is not…moreThiel took from Girard very little: he simply realized from Girard that a good business needs to monopolize (or to focus on a certain area that is not yet monopolized), in order to prevent its existential threat.
I saw articles that criticized Girard due to this connection with Thiel. That's very stupid. (less)
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