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There are a multitude of reasons why an idea, mode of life, human practice , activity etc. either continue or cease. A one size fits all theory is reductionist; tries to crow-bar it into a single explanatory theory and when it ignores the specifics and particularity of cultural and social logic. This is a serious error. The point is that we all know cultures evolve, decline, become extinct. But we also know that it is not the same as somatic evolution in that there is no genetic corollary. The thing is that we have been engaged in understanding and studying how and why societies grow and decline since Herodotus and we are well equipped to discourse on this through history, anthropology and related disciplines. CVT and memetics does not add to this. Its like trying to understand the journey using car mechanics. If you have something new, say so! Demonstrate or describe the memetic unit! Until you have defined god you cannot expect anyone to validate it. If you have something different that is not 'old and tired' then type it in right here.! Oh yeah and stop calling me a 'dick'! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Epistemology" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/epistemology?hl=en.
