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Imitatio gathers young scholars together
In late September ‘09, a group of “young” scholars from around the country gathered at Stanford to meet one another and spend time in conversation with René Girard and Bob Hamerton-Kelly.
René with Pablo Bandera, Susan Wright and Jane Borg
David Liu and Bob Hamerton-Kelly of Imitatio
Margo Liptsin, Lindy Fishburne of Imitatio, Rico McCahon and René discussion the Singularity and mimetic theory
Adam Erickson of Raven Foundation with René
Rico McCahon & René
The intent was to inspire and connect students, teachers and thinkers already schooled in mimetic theory and help them focus their thoughts and energies around mimetic theory. The two days together was a great success.
Everyone commented on how they learned entirely new applications and advances in mimetic theory far afield from their own endeavors. The desire to stay in touch has lead to the launch of a private online forum and Facebook group to facilitate ongoing exchanges. Imitatio is developing more opportunities to connect the next generation of mimetic thinkers with one another.
René himself called the time “inspirational” for him too!