Re: virus: RE: New paper: Why the `Thought Contagion' Metaphor is Retarding the Progress of Memetics

Tim Rhodes ()
Wed, 26 Aug 1998 16:14:48 -0700


Richard wrote:

>It is very tempting to redefine our model of memetics to one that seems
>easier to study. But isn't it better to ignore how easy or difficult it is
>to study and instead to use the model that we think most accurately
reflects
>reality?

My, how very Level 2 of you... The accuracy of the map is more important
than its utility, eh? What a strange notion, where ever did you get it?
And does it serve you well?

-Prof. Tim