Re: Darwinian evolution vs memetic evolution

From: Robin Faichney (robin@reborntechnology.co.uk)
Date: Mon Feb 05 2001 - 13:11:23 GMT

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    On Mon, Feb 05, 2001 at 12:46:45PM -0000, Vincent Campbell wrote:
    >
    > Seeing free will or choice as the determinant of memes thus is not
    > the full picture.

    I think it's worth noting, even if you don't agree, that some, such as
    Blackmore, would suggest that it's memes that give (the illusion of)
    free will.

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    Robin Faichney
    robin@reborntechnology.co.uk
    

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