Susan Blackmore on Memes and Temes


	Susan Blackmore on Memes and Temes

Mohir

6-4-2008 11:13 AM

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ted, meme, evoultion, susan blackmore, teme

Mohir says:

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6-4-2008 2:28 PM

Antara

She is one interesting gal

6-5-2008 12:27 PM

JohnWaterman

Another fascinating talk from TED - thanks for pointing it out.

6-5-2008 10:34 PM

constantskeptic

I love TED talks. Thanks

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