Re: sexual selection and memes

From: Wade T.Smith (wade_smith@harvard.edu)
Date: Tue Jun 19 2001 - 18:17:06 BST

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    On Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at 01:02 , Chris Taylor wrote:

    > I still think that a slightly more
    > fine-grained analysis has value.

    But I agree, you see- finely graining the analysis is where we might
    need the statistical referent of a meme, but, maybe not.

    So far, I'm still working on getting it into my head that memes are
    necessary and sufficient. And so far, I ain't convinced- and your
    example is one of the reasons I waver towards remaining unconvinced.

    - Wade

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