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homophobia meme
Sep. 16th, 2005 10:04 pmI'd like to understand the homophobia meme / anti-homosexuality morality. How did it arise? Is the "western homophobia" from the same origin as Muslim homophobia?
Memes about religion, morality, diets, etc have coevolved with our species, and are far from "random" (whatever that would mean): they follow definite patterns. For instance, dietary memes ensure that people eat together, and thus become friends, helping each others' genetic potential. (this arguments sounds weak, though)
Pinker's "The Mind Works" is a treasure-trove of such arguments, and a delightful read, even though he's wrong in the one or two places that I know something about. But I could dedicate my professional life to his reference page.
Memes about religion, morality, diets, etc have coevolved with our species, and are far from "random" (whatever that would mean): they follow definite patterns. For instance, dietary memes ensure that people eat together, and thus become friends, helping each others' genetic potential. (this arguments sounds weak, though)
Pinker's "The Mind Works" is a treasure-trove of such arguments, and a delightful read, even though he's wrong in the one or two places that I know something about. But I could dedicate my professional life to his reference page.
