Human motivation

From: Keith Henson (hkhenson@rogers.com)
Date: Tue 25 Mar 2003 - 00:15:03 GMT

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    This is indirectly related to memes because the propagation of memes is tied to human motivations.

    http://www.nature.com/nsu/030317/030317-11.html

    "Any message, says Vakoch, should take into account studies of animal and human behaviour showing that apparent self-sacrifice often serves selfish ends. Good deeds are often done in aid of relatives, in expectation of a future favour, or to gain the benefits of a good reputation."

    The article could be seen as the ultimate meme spreading, about trying to get aliens to understand us and our ideas.

    Keith Henson

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