The Art of Memetics
by Wes Unruh
Edward Wilson
Description:
We are all part of social networks that are communicating, interacting. And this allows us to start applying cybernetic principles to psychological and social issues. Memes are not about “communication” or transfer of data. Memes are programming instructions. They are tied to actions. Memes are just the packet on this network. And the packets are usually programs which get installed on the system that accepts them. That system is you and I. Because we are components in a very large system and made up of smaller systems and components the percentage of control we are generally capable of at least at first is really small because we are constrained both by our constituting components and the system of interactions within which we are embedded.
With a forward by Taylor Ellwood and introduction by Joseph Matheny.
More information on this authorized free edition and the upcoming print edition in an article by one of the authors here at Alterati.
Download Torrent- PDF- 4.3 mb.
Update to this post 04-14-08:
- Seth Godin references this post as a good example of “How to write like a blogger“
- Joseph Matheny interviews the co-conspirators of this meme in a recent GSpot Podcast.
[…] However, we know that it only takes a few clicks and suddenly everyone’s out there sharing your book on the torrents. The Art of Memetics itself is about using and riding the distribution paths of rhizomatic networks, and as such we were developed a Pirate Edition, accessible here. It’s the one that you can feel good about giving away to anyone who’s interested. This copy is enabled with live links to allow the reader to go directly to the page and buy a physical copy at full price if they want. […]
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[…] The Art Of Memetics: Pirate Edition “The Art of Memetics is a much needed text on memes and how ideas grow might and power and spread as if by magic. There is more actual magic in memes than I ever saw before reading this master text by Edward Wilson and Wes Unruh. If you want your ideas to spread, you’ll read this book twice.” Jay Conrad Levinson […]
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[…] In this episode, Joseph Matheny conducts a GPod Radio installment interviewing artist Ray Carney and co-authors Edward Wilson and Wes Unruh about their upcoming book The Art of Memetics. Why are the authors glad that the book is being downloaded for free? Is piracy a viable marketing strategy? What, exactly, is memetics? All these questions and more are answered in this installment of The G-Spot. And as always, if you have questions, comments, rants or suggestions, call (213) 784-1035 Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Share This […]
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[…] I really enjoy the writings of Seth G, on Seth’s blog. This gentleman has a lot to teach educational leaders, and his post on how to “Write like a Blogger” should not be missed. Seth gives great tips like…. “Use headlines. I use them all the time now. Not just boring ones that announce your purpose (like the one on this post) but interesting or puzzling or engaging headlines. Headlines are perfect for engaging busy readers.” or… “It’s okay if you leave. Bloggers aren’t afraid to include links or distractions in their writing, because we know you’ll come back if what we had to say was interesting.” […]
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a kind seed is in need.
Comment by Mrs. Object — put June 2, 2008 @ 4:03 am
Seed started
Comment by Pale Rider — put June 2, 2008 @ 6:03 am
Some memes can sleep furiously while remaining colorless all while still retaining it’s green.
Comment by Ansar al-Zindiqi — put August 30, 2008 @ 12:57 pm
btw, I’m in the process of putting the full text online at http://artofmemetics.com
Comment by wu — put November 14, 2008 @ 12:29 am
Hi everyone,
My name is Freddy and I’ve wasted nearly a month of my life on this place
I found it after being recommended by a few friends who have been hanging out here for quite some time.
I am a writer, graphics artist, photographer and just about anything else that comes up around the office. Aside from the above interests i’m really into scifi as I know that is so much more out there to be discovered, and a feeling that the universe is just teaming with life.
Well, I hope that I get to know more people here, share some experience and start learning. Have a greay day!
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