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Exploring the Analogies Between Genes and Memes

This chapter delves into the comparison between genes and memes, inspired by Richard Dawkins' concept of the 'Genetic Book of the Dead.' Through discussions about animal adaptations like camouflage, the chapter poses thought-provoking questions about the implications of human beliefs and memes in understanding our evolutionary heritage.

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