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Memes and "Temes"

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Overview

Explore the fascinating world of memes and their technological counterparts, "temes," in this thought-provoking TED talk by Susan Blackmore. Delve into the concept of ideas that replicate themselves from brain to brain like viruses, and discover Blackmore's bold new argument about how humanity has spawned a new kind of meme that spreads through technology and invents ways to keep itself alive. Gain insights into the evolution of ideas and their impact on human culture and technology in this engaging 21-minute presentation.

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Susan Blackmore: Memes and "temes"

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