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There are various uses of the word “evolution”. Some talk about “Stellar Evolution” when referring to the development of stars. (Carl Sagan does this.) Others complain the word is too widely used, and is losing its meaning, suggesting we should only use it to refer to biological evolution. (I’m under the impression that Stephen Jay [...]

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UPDATE: I have commissioned a P. Others need not apply, sorry. A P is on its way. But not too soon, I must first finish my thesis.
I am planning a très brilliant memetic experiment. (Excuse my French, replace with whatever word you think appropriate.) I know the majority of my regular readers, my friends, will [...]

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Pharyngula started a particularly interesting mutating meme experiment, or possibly just a fun little game. I end the post with an attempt to draw some parallels with genetics, evolution and natural selection.

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