Re: The Demise of a Meme

From: Robin Faichney (robin@reborntechnology.co.uk)
Date: Fri Mar 30 2001 - 13:54:37 BST

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    On Fri, Mar 30, 2001 at 01:04:43PM +0100, Douglas Brooker wrote:
    > On Fri, Mar 30, 2001 at 10:21:35AM +0100, Douglas Brooker wrote:
    > >
    > > perhaps slightly related, what is the difference in memetic language,
    >
    > > between a characteristic of a person or group, and information which
    >
    > > they may have stored in their minds or body?
    >
    > AND THEN R FAICHEY ANSWERED:
    >
    > There isn't one.
    >
    > ---------
    >
    > So does this mean than when I look at you you are a part of my identity?

    Your view of me is, yes.

    > What is the effect on your identity of having been looked at?

    Absolutely none. If I think I'm being looked at, then that thought is
    obviously part of me.

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