Category Archives: Memes

Trying to Achieve Immortality Through Genes and Memes

Posted on November 17, 2009 by shaunmiller

How does one gain immortality?  There seems to be two ways: genes and Memes. In terms of genes, Richard Dawkins brings up some really interesting ideas about how genes work in his book The Selfish Gene. At some point in … Continue reading →

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Daniel Dennett talks about Memes

Posted on November 23, 2008 by shaunmiller

Over at TED talks, philosopher Daniel Dennett talks about Memes.  What are memes, you say?  Imagine a parasite overtaking your brain.  Now this parasite makes you do things, not for your benefit, but for the parasite’s benefit.  For example, rabies.  … Continue reading →

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