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Of Mice and Memes

30 December 2024

The Origin of Memes

The word "meme" comes from the 1976 book The Selfish Gene, written by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, who turned out to be a transphobic asshole. Dawkins coined the term to describe an idea, behavior, or cultural practice that spreads within a society, similar to how genes replicate and evolve.

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  • ideas
  • religion
  • racism

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What is a Logical Fallacy?

29 February 2024

A logical fallacy is a flaw in reasoning that makes an argument misleading or unconvincing. It often appears to be a sound argument due to its structure or emotional appeal

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So tired

15 December 2023

Sometimes depression sucks the vitality out of you for months on end. You look in vain for things to help you feel a little less exhausted, able to concentrate more, or have the emotional bandwith to cope with the daily challenges that for sure you will face through the day.

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