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(Memetic Bodies)
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== Memetic Bodies ==
== Memetic Bodies ==
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Both genes and memes are capable of having "bodies". Languages, [[Civilization|civilizations]], [[Complex Society|complex societies]] and [[Mind|minds]] can be considered as memetic bodies, at least to some extent. In principles, any social group which is defined by a set of memes can be considered as a memetic body, similar to a genetic body constructed by [[Gene|genes]].
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Cultural object can be viewed as constructs of cultural DNA: companies contain [http://gigaom.com/2011/02/10/corporate-dna/ Corporate DNA], social groups and societies are based on a common set of shared customs, laws, and policies. In this sense, both genes and memes are capable of having "bodies". Languages, [[Civilization|civilizations]], [[Complex Society|complex societies]] and [[Mind|minds]] can be considered as memetic bodies, at least to some extent. In principles, any social group which is defined by a set of memes can be considered as a memetic body, similar to a genetic body constructed by [[Gene|genes]].
== Soul Dust ==
== Soul Dust ==

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