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A meme is the replicating information; the fundamental unit of culture.
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| Attribute | Value | Notes | |
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| Class | MemeFramework | ||
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| Type | Framework | ||
| Symbol | Wo) | ||
| Namespace | GrandFramework_0_1_0.Cliome.Meme. | ||
| Version | 0.1.0 | ||
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In brief
A meme is the basic unit of cultural replication, and is expressed as a cultural trait. A structured collection of memes constitute a cliome (or memeplex) which is expressed as a clion (a cultural object). The meme framework denotes the noamic components, their properties, and the interrelationships between them.
Symbol system
The meme symbol has been taken from Phoenician alphabet: meem . Noams are nun .
Symbolised:
[diagram of meme construction from noams]
The V) elements are given subscripts φ, ψ
As V)φ ^ V)ψ= W) is a compound noam [see noam class],
Then from Vo) with the “bauble” indicate replication (which can be omitted for convenience)
V)φ ^ Vo)ψ = Wo)
Details
A meme consists of two noam elements (4 fabula, 8 Toulmin), or “di-noam”.
- The “sticky” component which has a functional expression such as a behavioural trait, or feature of an artifact. This is denoted as phi-noam (for physical)
- The “spreadable” replicating component which drives the diffusion of the meme throughout a population.This is denoted by psy-noam (for psychological)
- The phi and psy noams are conjugated to form the meme (“^” or “∧” denoting logical and).
Memes have been examined in detail by others such as Dawkins, Dennett, and Blackmore. Such authors have given a theoretical account of why taking the “memes eye view” shows us an alternative reason why ideas spread: it is not that the ideas are good in themselves, but that they are simply the ones that are good at spreading. While the implications are important and fascinating, the angle cliology takes is that of a practical application of memes. The intentional design of contagious ideas that are suited for cultural purposes. This is the parallel of genetic engineering that I have called Recombinant Memetic Engineering (RME).
While most theoreticians have focussed on what the “memes eye view” tells us about society and culture, any model that allows for their manipulation has been overlooked. Biologists have discovered the structure of DNA and how genetics are expressed as phenotypic traits. This has allowed for genetic modification and vectorology. Such models have allowed for computer simulations, and have the potential for medical benefit.
Memetics has stalled to some extent, partially through the lack of empirical work and.partially through academic waffling. This situation persists because of misunderstandings, objections, and the preservation of reputations. Moreover, though the lack of a model has arrested research and not encouraged theorists to go beyond tub-thumping. A suitable candidate model is demanded in order to move the programme on and encourage empirical support. Furthermore, a model that facilitates manipulation of memes would appeal to the practically inclined. That is we can gain beneficial cultural outcomes by bypassing the deadlock in academic argument. Leaping over this impasse, we can get the results first, then be challenged to explain them later.
The intention of the Grand Framework is practically oriented. It is built to generate cultural benefit. It consists of the cliome framework (clusters of memes), which in turn decomposes into the meme framework. The meme framework breaks down into a class of noam elements, which together are is expressed as a cultural trait. Two key elements are noteworthy: the sticky component and the spreadable component.
The “sticky” bit is what causes behavioural performance; it is given to functional contextual behavioural science. The “spreadable” aspect is what drives the idea as a replicator. Together they make a meme, for without spreadability, an idea would not diffuse through society, and without the stickiness, the idea would serve no function. Hence, the meme framework appreciates both aspects which are denoted as a pair of noams. With this separation between function and replication, we can cleave the components and recombine them in novel ways to design culture. We can take a useful idea that is somewhat sluggish, affix a more virulent motor, and release danq memes into the population.
Relation of other framework elements
Memes combine to form a cliome which is a portraits of a cultural object (a clion).
Memes decompose into two noams, one that carries the efficient payload, and one the propagates the meme through replication.
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Origin and history
Current version
NoamFramework 0.1.0
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Elements: Noams: {phi, psy} + others
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Specific Classes of Meme: Unknown