The Electric Meme by Robert Aunger
A New Theory of How We Think
This thought-provoking exploration delves into the concept of memes as the fundamental units of cultural evolution, akin to genes in biological evolution. It examines how memes, as information patterns, replicate and spread through communication channels, influencing human behavior and societal development. The narrative challenges traditional views by proposing that memes have their own evolutionary dynamics, independent of human intentions, and suggests that understanding these dynamics could unlock new insights into the nature of consciousness and the future of human culture.
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- Published
- 2002
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- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 368
- Original Language
- English
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