a couple of years ago, susan blackmore presented a talk at TED about genes, memes and temes. today, sentient developments linked to an article on the same subject on by blackmore, on the NYT.
'... now, in the early 21st century, we are seeing the emergence of a third replicator. i call these temes (short for technological memes, though i have considered other names). they are digital information stored, copied, varied and selected by machines. we humans like to think we are the designers, creators and controllers of this newly emerging world but really we are stepping stones from one replicator to the next.'
the entire piece is here.
...just spreading my memes....
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susan blackmore and richard dawkins on the point of inquiry
two of my favorite thinkers were on point of inquiry recently loooooong agooooo*:
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from the original description:
'in this far-ranging discussion with d.j. grothe, susan blackmore talks about her research into the paranormal and near death experiences and why she left that field of study, memetics and religion as a meme, free will and the question of moral responsibility, consciousness and the illusory nature of the self, and zen buddhism and meditative practice, among other topics. she also explores why is it more important than ever for scientists to speak out about important issues of concern in the world today.'
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* corrected by commentator marc, as i hadn't noticed the dates -- and for blackmore, this is a repost.
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from the original description:
'in this far-ranging discussion with d.j. grothe, susan blackmore talks about her research into the paranormal and near death experiences and why she left that field of study, memetics and religion as a meme, free will and the question of moral responsibility, consciousness and the illusory nature of the self, and zen buddhism and meditative practice, among other topics. she also explores why is it more important than ever for scientists to speak out about important issues of concern in the world today.'
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from the original description:
'in this candid discussion with d.j. grothe recorded in front of a live audience at the recent secular society and its enemies conference, richard dawkins discusses the impact of his book the god delusion, whether or not his uncompromising attack on religion undermines science education, and how people can find meaning in a godless universe. he also explores strategies for advancing atheism in society and highlights what secularists may learn from the gay rights and feminist movements. additionally, during the audience Q&A, dawkins fields a question from the eminent ethicist peter singer.'
i really enjoy listening to dawkins -- and i always learn something new. this time, it was the thought experiment of there existing all intermediate species in our evolution -- and an idea for a science fiction book that i wish he would write. good stuff.
'in this candid discussion with d.j. grothe recorded in front of a live audience at the recent secular society and its enemies conference, richard dawkins discusses the impact of his book the god delusion, whether or not his uncompromising attack on religion undermines science education, and how people can find meaning in a godless universe. he also explores strategies for advancing atheism in society and highlights what secularists may learn from the gay rights and feminist movements. additionally, during the audience Q&A, dawkins fields a question from the eminent ethicist peter singer.'
i really enjoy listening to dawkins -- and i always learn something new. this time, it was the thought experiment of there existing all intermediate species in our evolution -- and an idea for a science fiction book that i wish he would write. good stuff.
* corrected by commentator marc, as i hadn't noticed the dates -- and for blackmore, this is a repost.
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