From: joedees@bellsouth.net
Date: Mon 04 Nov 2002 - 03:55:04 GMT
> > >
> >These cues are innate and generally the same or extremely similar for
> >conspecifics within a species, whereas human communication is
> >arbitrary and by mutual convention, and unlike genetically hardwired
> >behavior, must be created, learned and taught.
> > >
>
> I never said they had culture. Merely that they communicate and that
> what they communicate influences the behavior of the other members of
> the species. If your definition of a meme requires human behavior,
> then of course other species won't be able to meet the test. But will
> your definition meet the test of acceptance by the majority of your
> peers?
>
My definition of memes requires the ability to consciously choose to or
not to either receive or transmit at least some of them, on the basis of
their meaning.
>
> Grant
>
>
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