Viruses of the Mind (1991) Richard Dawkins [pdf]
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The post shares a 1991 essay by Richard Dawkins on 'Viruses of the Mind', exploring the concept of memetics and its application to understanding the spread of ideas and cultural phenomena, sparking discussion on the relevance and implications of Dawkins' ideas.
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