Re: Darwinian evolution vs memetic evolution

From: Bill Spight (bspight@pacbell.net)
Date: Thu Feb 15 2001 - 01:43:08 GMT

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From: Bill Spight <bspight@pacbell.net>
Subject: Re: Darwinian evolution vs memetic evolution
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    Dear Wade,

    > > Memes are altered in such a way that they fit the
    > >environment better.
    >
    > Interesting statement....
    >
    > Any verification of it?

    Maybe you find it to be more interesting than I intended. All I meant
    was things like the alteration to "Play it again, Sam." That is the form
    that propogated, even though the original is preserved on film. It is a
    form that is more fit for its environment. Examples are legion.

    Best,

    Bill

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