MONTY / PLAY
Are We All Copycats? The Inconvenient Truth
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What is discussed
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Montemagno uses René Girard’s theory of mimetic desire to question how much purchases, ambitions and comparisons are influenced by others. He connects this to social media, where models of success become constantly visible and seemingly close, distinguishing inspiration from passive imitation. He proposes identifying personal influences, observing reactions to the feed and cultivating desires that would remain important without an audience or the ability to share them.
Key points
- An object may be desired for the belonging or recognition it appears to communicate as well as its usefulness.
- Constant comparison with selected representations can blur inspiration, competition and dissatisfaction.
- Identifying role models and asking what one would choose without spectators helps clarify more personal priorities.
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The bald jokes
The hair and shampoo jokes are part of his self-deprecating humour about being bald.
Across the reviewed archive: 74 items
#3 in the ranking
Pazzi furiosi
An often affectionate nickname for bold experimenters, enterprising people and members of his community.
Across the reviewed archive: 42 items
#8 in the ranking
Belin!
A Ligurian exclamation with a vulgar origin, used to add surprise, emphasis or exasperation.
Across the reviewed archive: 55 items
#6 in the ranking
Zio Monty
Marco himself: an informal nickname meaning Uncle Monty, used when introducing himself or sharing his point of view.
Across the reviewed archive: 14 items
#11 in the ranking
Ping-pong / table tennis
A reference to his background: Marco says he played table tennis professionally when he was younger. This explains his mentions of paddles and his sporting experience.
Across the reviewed archive: 130 items
#1 in the ranking
