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Connor Leahy - e/acc, AGI and the future.

Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST)

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Memetics and the Evolution of Ideas

This chapter investigates the concept of memetics, comparing the evolution of ideas to biological evolution, as introduced by Richard Dawkins. It discusses the dual nature of memes and their impact on cultural dynamics, governance, and societal optimization. The conversation further explores agency, power, and the importance of external influences in shaping human cognition and social interactions.

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