03 June 2008

Building a new kind of meme: Susan Blackmore on TED.com

Susan Blackmore studies memes: ideas that replicate themselves, passing from brain to brain like a physical virus. At TED2008, Blackmore makes a bold new argument: Humanity has spawned a new category of meme, the "teme," which spreads itself via technology -- and invents brand-new ways to keep itself alive. (Recorded February 2008 in Monterey, California. Duration: 19:28.)

Watch Susan Blackmore's talk on TED.com, where you can download it, rate it, comment on it and find other talks and performances.

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