A memory is not something you will ever be able to point at within the brain, you are using the vocabulary incorrectly by assuming so. Memory is a word, it's meaning is shown in its use. (Wittgenstein)
Also, I was under the impression that it was pronounced "new-clear" not "nuke-you-ler".
But then, we would probably debate on the proper pronunciation of aluminum as well... cest la via.
I agree; a memory can only exist when it is experienced.
However, memory does not equal meme. The culturally inherited conceptual tools that make up any particular memory can potentially be witnessed in the same way that genes are, although they cannot be 'pointed to' 5:30 as they are information relationships rather than concrete objects.
I reckon neuroscience will whittle down our definition of 'pointing' to the stage where we understand memes better than just experiences.
William James was of a similar thought, as have and are, many psychologists. James thought that we simply did not have the vocabulary necessary to explain psychological phenomena, and to a degree, he was right. But the main distinction (and imo, what James was actually striving for) is the bridge to the mind, the "inner" if you will.
You must attempt to disillusion yourself from the Cartesian principle of dualism, and while I know no modern psychologist would ever admit to being
Google "The Grand Illusion of Consciousness". I'm well aware of dualism and the error of the Cartesian theater - it's something I'm not disillusioned by. Like I said in my post, you can't scientifically diagnose a memory, you can only experience one. The difference with memes is that as they are inherited from culture, so despite the nature of consciousness, we may be able to identify neurological patterns that relate to particular cultural concepts by comparing individuals.
a dualist, they make the same mistake and fall into the same dualistic trap over and over again by use of their vocabulary. The way we use words like "mind" and "thought" depict a certain usage for them. Unfortunately, we also tend to use the words in a dualist manner in every-day conversation, and this is where the trap lies.
You will never be able to scientifically diagnose a memory, because "memory" is a word we use to describe an occurance.
to do with Meme's which as I understand them from school are behavioral tenancies passed down from generations. Just merely allowing you a new perspective on something(s) I hold in a high regard; philosophy/psychology.
Memes and free will are not incompatible per se; it depends on your definition of freedom (it is compatible with freedom as e.g. the capability to realize your values cf. Dennett 2003). Also, 'emergant' should of course be 'emergent'. For the rest, not bad for an introduction.
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kellymarieapplebee 2 weeks ago
The ends justify the memes ?
stickernation 3 weeks ago
You call it Memetics. I think the Jedi called them Midi-chlorians.
Lone432345 1 month ago
A memory is not something you will ever be able to point at within the brain, you are using the vocabulary incorrectly by assuming so. Memory is a word, it's meaning is shown in its use. (Wittgenstein)
Also, I was under the impression that it was pronounced "new-clear" not "nuke-you-ler".
But then, we would probably debate on the proper pronunciation of aluminum as well... cest la via.
Well done on the video though
protossenslaver 5 months ago
@protossenslaver
I agree; a memory can only exist when it is experienced.
However, memory does not equal meme. The culturally inherited conceptual tools that make up any particular memory can potentially be witnessed in the same way that genes are, although they cannot be 'pointed to' 5:30 as they are information relationships rather than concrete objects.
I reckon neuroscience will whittle down our definition of 'pointing' to the stage where we understand memes better than just experiences.
chitchcott 5 months ago
@chitchcott
William James was of a similar thought, as have and are, many psychologists. James thought that we simply did not have the vocabulary necessary to explain psychological phenomena, and to a degree, he was right. But the main distinction (and imo, what James was actually striving for) is the bridge to the mind, the "inner" if you will.
You must attempt to disillusion yourself from the Cartesian principle of dualism, and while I know no modern psychologist would ever admit to being
protossenslaver 5 months ago
@protossenslaver
Google "The Grand Illusion of Consciousness". I'm well aware of dualism and the error of the Cartesian theater - it's something I'm not disillusioned by. Like I said in my post, you can't scientifically diagnose a memory, you can only experience one. The difference with memes is that as they are inherited from culture, so despite the nature of consciousness, we may be able to identify neurological patterns that relate to particular cultural concepts by comparing individuals.
chitchcott 5 months ago
continued...
a dualist, they make the same mistake and fall into the same dualistic trap over and over again by use of their vocabulary. The way we use words like "mind" and "thought" depict a certain usage for them. Unfortunately, we also tend to use the words in a dualist manner in every-day conversation, and this is where the trap lies.
You will never be able to scientifically diagnose a memory, because "memory" is a word we use to describe an occurance.
Not that any of that has anything
protossenslaver 5 months ago
to do with Meme's which as I understand them from school are behavioral tenancies passed down from generations. Just merely allowing you a new perspective on something(s) I hold in a high regard; philosophy/psychology.
protossenslaver 5 months ago
Very well explained.
ManiSaintVictor 6 months ago
You should get a place on bbc bitesize your teaching ability kicks ass
ImTheDawwg 8 months ago
Memetics: como as ideias se tornam virais pela teoria da evolução?
debcarpe 10 months ago
Nicely done.
MagneSylvain 1 year ago
I needed to see this, it cleared up some grey areas for me thanks
iamFegor 1 year ago
Great video, well done :) You explained it quite effectively.
LJFHutch 1 year ago
Memes and free will are not incompatible per se; it depends on your definition of freedom (it is compatible with freedom as e.g. the capability to realize your values cf. Dennett 2003). Also, 'emergant' should of course be 'emergent'. For the rest, not bad for an introduction.
matn79 1 year ago
Chris Hitchcott,
What a wonderful explanation of memetics! Your video is fabulous. Thank you so much for crating it and posting it!
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chiropra1 1 year ago