Susan's ideas on memes are deeply unscientific, and poorly argued. *irony*. For example, she states that memes are 'only' that which is copied, nothing else. End of. Then states that memes are also the 'replicating mechanism'. As if they replicate themselves, like a gene. (Source - Memes and temes video). Does a toilet roll replicate itself? No. Please don't think that Susan represents 'science' - her theories are deeply flawed, and not presented scientifically.
I've watched Susan Blackmore over the years, on television documentaries, etc. and I get the impression of a scientist investigating the paranormal with a blindfold over her eyes. She has a tendency to ride a banana peel over important things and make a big deal about insignificant things.
@calabyau H/she means that Susan was a believer in spiritualistic stuff at one time. However, this idea of someone who 'used to be a believer' is itself a questionable qualification (See Bryan R Wilson) It in no way means that she can't now be blindfolded. Shifting from one belief to another happens all the time - and memes are just a belief like any other. Her understanding of spiritual ideas is prejudiced and often off the mark, and wouldn't last long in many anthropology depts.
Susan's ideas on memes are deeply unscientific, and poorly argued. *irony*. For example, she states that memes are 'only' that which is copied, nothing else. End of. Then states that memes are also the 'replicating mechanism'. As if they replicate themselves, like a gene. (Source - Memes and temes video). Does a toilet roll replicate itself? No. Please don't think that Susan represents 'science' - her theories are deeply flawed, and not presented scientifically.
Thimbledunk 11 months ago
Susan Blackmore is amazing and i loved what she said in that video.
rocksz19 1 year ago
I've watched Susan Blackmore over the years, on television documentaries, etc. and I get the impression of a scientist investigating the paranormal with a blindfold over her eyes. She has a tendency to ride a banana peel over important things and make a big deal about insignificant things.
calabyau 2 years ago
@calabyau Then you don't know here story.
BurpTheKitten 1 year ago
@BurpTheKitten What story?
calabyau 1 year ago
@calabyau H/she means that Susan was a believer in spiritualistic stuff at one time. However, this idea of someone who 'used to be a believer' is itself a questionable qualification (See Bryan R Wilson) It in no way means that she can't now be blindfolded. Shifting from one belief to another happens all the time - and memes are just a belief like any other. Her understanding of spiritual ideas is prejudiced and often off the mark, and wouldn't last long in many anthropology depts.
Thimbledunk 11 months ago
@Thimbledunk . You hit right on the nose! I couldn't have said it better, myself!
calabyau 11 months ago
indeed, if only more people could think for themselves!
teobesta 2 years ago
here here
terry4144 1 year ago