Memetic Engineering and Cultural Evolution
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The current status of "memetics" and the meaning of "memetic engineering" are considered. A set of artificial society models are summarised which attempt to capture in abstracted form certain memetic processes. The main qualitative results gained from these models are discussed. The problematic nature of artificial society methodology and the application of results to the real world are explored. It is concluded that both meme theory and artificial society modeling are at an early stage, but as a possible route to increased understanding of the social world, and the benefits that this may bring the area, they show promise. Much more work needs to be done.
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Memetic Engineering and Cultural Evolution
1. What is Memetics? 2. The State and Status of Memetics 3. Memetic Engineering in Human Societies 4. Memetic Engineering and Artificial Societies 5. What are Artificial Societies? 6. Memes in Artificial Societies 7. Evolutionary Game Theory Models 8. Memetic Models of Cultural Change 8.1. The Axelrod Cultural Model 8.2. The Swap Shop Model 8.3. The Open-Mind Model 8.4. The Stereotypes Model 9....
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