Meme
A pattern or unit of information that spreads from one conscious being to another, existing apart from the minds which it "infects." A meme can be thought of as an information virus. However, most memes are non-destructive. Writing is a meme, as is the idea of God, or a popular song.
Articles on KurzweilAI.net that refer to Meme
Chapter 2: The Principles of Change By K. Eric DrexlerChapter 3: Predicting and Projecting By K. Eric Drexler
Notes and References By K. Eric Drexler
What is the Singularity? By John Smart
Glossary By K. Eric Drexler
Chapter 11: The Engines of Destruction By K. Eric Drexler
Chapter 4: Engines of Abundance By K. Eric Drexler
Why Cryosuspension Makes Sense By Terry Grossman
Ethics for Machines By J. Storrs Hall
Seeing Through the Window By Neil Gershenfeld
News Articles that refer to Meme
Max More and Ray Kurzweil on the SingularityRelated Links
Meme CentralMemes at Principia Cybernetica