We Hate Memes, Pass It On


	We Hate Memes, Pass It On

abailart

7-24-2009 4:35 AM

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memetics, human nature

abailart says:

Succinct and authorative blog with good links.

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7-24-2009 8:14 PM

syncopath

10x for the link and pop 4 the title .. ))

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