memetics

Definition of Meme

A meme is any unit of cultural information, such as a practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another.

A meme is defined within memetic theory as a unit of cultural information, cultural evolution or diffusion that propagates from one mind to another analogously to the way in which a gene propagates from one organism to another as a unit of genetic information and of biological evolution. Multiple memes may propagate as cooperative groups called memeplexes (meme complexes). Via Wikipedia.

Biologist and evolutionary theorist Richard Dawkins coined the term meme in 1976. He gave as examples tunes, catch-phrases, beliefs, clothing fashions, ways of making pots, and the technology of building arches.

Meme theorists contend that memes evolve by natural selection similarly to Charles Darwin's theory of biological evolution through the processes of variation, mutation, competition, and inheritance influencing an organism's reproductive success. So with memes, some ideas will propagate less successfully and become extinct, while others will survive, spread, and, for better or for worse, mutate. Memeticists argue that the memes most beneficial to their hosts will not necessarily survive; rather, those memes that replicate the most effectively spread best, which allows for the possibility that successful memes may prove detrimental to their hosts.

Sustainability

Sustainability is a hot button topic right now. Almost every country has shown some interest in getting involved with the sustainability movement at the risk of being looked at as wasteful and environmentally unfriendly. Even the US government has begun backtracking on their previously denying of global warming. But what is sustainability really? Many people associate sustainability with being green however that is only one small part of the total picture.

What Should the Next Poll Be on Memes.org?

So, guys, now that I have listened to the masses and removed that ads, what sort of polling question should I ask?  Maybe it should be simple: McCain or Obama?  Please let me know via the comments.

No More Ads on Memes.org!

My friends! I have listened to your requests for me to remove advertising from Memes.org in the poll I have had on the site for months now, Should I Remove the Ads from Memes.org? - 36 votes: 58% in favor of removing the ads is good enough for me. Does this make you happier? What should the next poll be? Please put your suggestions in the comments below!

Blackbird Has Spoken

It's time I came clean. This story is going to be hard to believe. I mean, I would be pretty sceptical if someone told me what I'm about to tell you. This year I actually spoke to a bird. And yes, that's the feathered variety. It's a true story. I might as well just tell it and you can make your own mind up. 

(by Joe Magee 2002)

“McDONALD”…IZATION of the Society Impacting on Cultures

Improving the functioning and outcomes of any system is a critical issue especially for formal organizations. Rationalizing on the processes and inputs is universally considered a technique to improve system-wide performance.
 
The simple input-output ratio forms the basis of all attempts at ensuring greater outcomes. Achieving near perfect ratio in a mechanical non-living system is easily achievable but in a human system, rationalization beyond a limit can kill authenticity, spontaneity, authentic human gesture and several ways of relating.
 

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Humans Are Just Machines for Propagating Memes

I found this on Wired -- check it out -- Humans Are Just Machines for Propagating Memes, it is all about Susan Blackmore, our version of the Virgin Mary of Memes.org...

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