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<<I would contend that art (images, dances, rituals,
etc.) are just as valid as writing to be cultural artefacts,.........>>
Maybe this 'difference/sameness' is the difference between
'The word' and ' The act' - two strains of memetic traits. linked perhaps
by the trail of the lizard over sand 'telling it's story' with a
beginning/middle/end and dinner.
(or the word & the deed)
an unusual compulsion to interrupt made me write- honest!?
laurie
* i'm new to reading the newsgroup so if someone else has contributed this
stuff before then please moderate- no offense taken :-).
"Wade T.Smith" wrote:
> Very interesting....
>
> I would only but this but-
>
> >Also, the "complete thought" MUST be a WRITTEN one
>
> - that I think there is something very right about the above statement,
> in that culture (vs society- after all, ants have a 'society') should be
> artefactual- but, I would contend that art (images, dances, rituals,
> etc.) are just as valid as writing to be cultural artefacts, and thus
> contain 'memes' under your refining definition.
>
> Yes, no?
>
> - Wade
>
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