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Derek:
In the standard memetical 'mind virus' view of religion, all religions
proselitize (or rather should because after all, they're supposed to be
viruses). If you are correct (you probably are on this one), then you
have identified a strong falsification of the 'mind virus' theory. How
can a virus (mind or otherwise) not attempt to spread itself? Does this
suggest that Judaism is not a mind virus, but Christianity is? I think
not, rather it suggests that the 'mind virus' view is fundamentally
mistaken.
Tim:
Be careful, Derek. Isn't this like arguing that, "shouldn't AIDS have
evolved to become airborne if it really was a true 'virus'?" Seems like
you're overlooking the "evolution" part of memetics.
Christianity is just a sub-species of Judaism, one that proved to be
more fit for its environment and thrived as a result. It's Judaism,
version 2.0 for Windows. Where's the conflict?
-Tim
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Tim Rhodes
memes@sil2k.org
Eyes, Ears & Memes, SIL2K
Strategic Improv Laboratories 2000
www.sil2k.org
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