The Power of Desire in Everyday Life: Wanting and Social Change

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The Power of Desire in Everyday Life: Wanting and Social Change

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Jun 7, 2021

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Luke Burgis, the author of the just-released book "Wanting," talks about his book, how we come to desire what we desire, and how we can transform desire so as to make the world a better place.

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Jun 7, 2021

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The Power of Desire in Everyday Life: Wanting and Social Change

The Power of Desire in Everyday Life: Wanting and Social Change

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