> Great, though I would like to include the descriptors "atheistic" and
> "rational" if possible.
Yes, I missed those.
> Also, "mutagenic" may lose some people. I think
> I know what it means from the context, but perhaps simple "adaptive"
> would be better.
I was getting a bit carried away with throwing around jargon. ;-)
> Is the evolutionary paradigm really shattering the clockwork world? That
> is certainly dramatic (which has some appeal) but I view the paradigm
> shift as (not coincidentally) evolutionary.
I think there will be a discontinuity. Maybe I am a Singularity believer
now?!?
BTW you were correct on Friday about my weakening stance on Rand.
> 2nd generation:
>
> Recent advances in knowledge have created an ecological niche in the
> idea-space of humanity for a rational, atheistic religion. Virus fills
> the void with an integrated conceptual framework that is self-consciously
> adaptive, engaging the invigoration of constant renewal through directed
> evolution of memes (ideas).
Excellent.
Duane