Re: Are there any memes out there?

From: Robin Faichney (robin@reborntechnology.co.uk)
Date: Wed Mar 07 2001 - 22:32:24 GMT

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    On Wed, Mar 07, 2001 at 11:08:55AM +0000, Chris Taylor wrote:
    > Interesting that Robin should mention the point of view that everything
    > is (potentially) a meme. I held (uh-oh) that opinion for ages - up until
    > yesterday in fact, when for no reason I completely flipped around to the
    > view where there are no memes outside heads at all (puctuated
    > equilibrium anyone?).

    Not to denigrate your new view, but I've been developing this one for
    a number of years. To the extent, in fact, that right now I can't be
    bothered to start another round of discussion on it. Luckily,
    however, there's my new website, available 24/7/365, to do it for me.
    Check out http://www.ii01.org

    -- 
    Robin Faichney
    robin@reborntechnology.co.uk
    

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