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Darwin’s Daring Idea with Richard Dawkins

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Exploration of Tides, Earth's Rotation, and Memes

This chapter explores George Darwin's theory of nuclear energy contributing to tides, the relationship between Earth's rotation, the moon, and the potential future of Earth's tidal locking. It also delves into the concept of memes as cultural inheritance units, correcting misconceptions about the term's modern usage.

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