I don’t see a wide difference between culture and memes (or at least bunches of associated memes), but I do think that memes/culture are more accessible for us than genetic effects on emotions and behavior.
I think Vaniver’s point is that the word “culture” brings to mind a monolithic entity, whereas the word “memes” brings to mind many different and possibly mutually contradictory, well memes.
I don’t see a wide difference between culture and memes (or at least bunches of associated memes), but I do think that memes/culture are more accessible for us than genetic effects on emotions and behavior.
I think Vaniver’s point is that the word “culture” brings to mind a monolithic entity, whereas the word “memes” brings to mind many different and possibly mutually contradictory, well memes.
That’s plausible.
I’m apt to think of cultures as made of many subcultures, but I don’t think I was when I was replying to Vaniver.