The Popperian Podcast The Popperian Podcast #20 – Susan Blackmore – ‘Memes - Rational, Irrational, Anti-Rational’
Aug 14, 2022
Psychologist and writer Susan Blackmore discusses memes, rationality, and anti-rationality. They explore how memes co-evolve with genes, the effects of selfish memes on medieval witch trials, and the clash between rational and anti-rational memes in history. The conversation also touches on the impact of anti-rational memes on societal progress, creativity in memetic evolution, and the influence of meditation on personal growth.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Co-evolution of Genes and Memes
02:57 • 23min
Analysis of the Effects of Selfish Memes on Medieval Witch Trials
26:13 • 2min
Exploring Rational and Anti-Rational Memes in Human History
27:46 • 4min
The Impact of Anti-Rational Memes on Societal Progress
31:45 • 13min
Exploring Progress, Complexity, and Evolution
44:46 • 3min
Exploring Memetic Evolution and Creativity
47:47 • 15min
Reflections on the Impact of Meditation and Mindfulness
01:02:48 • 3min