http://www.ted.com Starting with the simple tale of an ant, philosopher Dan Dennett unleashes a devastating salvo of ideas, making a powerful case for the existence of memes -- concepts that are literally alive.
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It's all about power and privilege and their abuse. That is what stands in the way of justice, peace and human prosperity. When we understand the power-based racist system we live in and the dynamics involved we will be able to change the way things are. We can start to take RESPONSIBILITY for the part WE play in the oppression of others. We will be able to eliminate the abuse of power & privilege. I don't endorse every opinion in everything I post
Monday, October 25, 2010
TED Talk : Dan Dennett: Ants, terrorism, and the awesome power of memes
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