Re: Changing threads/ American Nationalism !?

From: Lawrence H. de Bivort (debivort@umd5.umd.edu)
Date: Wed Aug 16 2000 - 14:45:57 BST

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    Greetings to all...

    I must say that I am enjoying reading this discussion by Europeans of
    America's social, political and evolutionary beliefs, seeing how you see
    America. A couple of offerings for your consideration:

    1. Darwin and 'creationism' -- don't be too impressed by this seeming
    debate: creationism is really a fringe belief in terms of those who take
    it seriously. It is used metaphorically, even poetically, by many
    more. The fringe people here and there acquire disproportionate political
    influence from time to time, which makes big headlines, but poorly
    reflects general opinion.

    2. VietNam had a massive psychological impact on the USA, still felt today
    through unresolved disputes about the character of American society, the
    role of government, and the role of the USA in the world. This has vastly
    more impact than JFK's assassination, for example.

    3. Like most people around the world, Americans are generally innumerate,
    thus leaving us exposed to a rash of misperceptions. In America, where
    traditional ways of doing things are less respected than in many other
    countries, this innumeracy can be particularly costly and burdensome.

    I beleive that all three of these items have significant memetic
    implications.

    - Lawrence

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