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491. Symbolic Patterns: Memes, Archetypes, Dragons, Genes | Dr. Richard Dawkins & Alex O’Connor

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

CHAPTER

Archetypes, Genes, and Memes

This chapter examines the interplay of genetic and memetic interpretations of archetypes, particularly the dragon as a symbol of predation. The discussion highlights the Baldwin effect and its implications on cultural and genetic evolution, linking Jungian archetypes to human behaviors and social strategies. The speakers analyze how memes function as replicators within culture, affecting individual interests and narratives in the broader context of science and religion.

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