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Early Memes and Reality
- Early memes occupied a liminal space between fact and fiction, creating doubt.
- This "wiggle room" challenged consensus reality and opened minds to possibilities.
Memes: Code or Alchemy?
- Dawkins viewed memes as deterministic code, limiting human autonomy.
- This contrasts with Rushkoff's view of memes as tools for cultural alchemy and change.
The Great Reset and Political Bias
- Annie Kelly was heckled for calling the "Great Reset" right-wing, despite her apology.
- The hecklers claimed it wasn't left or right, but also accused her of left-wing bias.