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The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins
Roots Of Reason: Growing Up with Richard Dawkins
Mar 8, 2024
Richard Dawkins and Gyles Brandreth reminisce about childhood in Kenya and the UK, private education, bad teachers, young love, and starfish inspiring awe of the natural world. They explore memories of injections, encounters with wildlife, school days, Oxford's tutorial system, specialized learning in Zoology, and the hydraulics of starfish movement.
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- Memes are cultural units that spread through imitation, showcasing how ideas mimic genetic selection processes.
- Richard Dawkins clarifies 'The Selfish Gene' misunderstood concepts, advocating for understanding genetic influence without promoting determinism.
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Origin of the Word Meme
The term meme was introduced as the unit of cultural inheritance. It describes how cultural elements like fashion trends, habits, or phrases spread through imitation. Examples like using 'awesome' casually or fashion crazes were discussed to illustrate memes. The concept highlights the spread of ideas through imitation and how societal behaviors mimic genetic selection processes.
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