Memes

Hi guys,

I've come across the concept of the 'Meme' which might be interesting for our project.

The Wikipedia definition is:

A meme (pronounced /ˈmiːm/, rhyming with "cream"[1]) is a postulated unit or element of cultural ideas, symbols or practices, and is transmitted from one mind to another through speech, gestures, rituals, or other imitable phenomena.

The idea of information transmittance and mutation could help us develop a system that evolves over time with users input or imitation of other users.

Have a look at the below link for an essay on Memes and Art:

http://blog.ivanpope.com/awol/2004/06/the_art_meme.html

The idea is that memes act like genes, or viruses, moving and mutating through a population.

Could be interesting........

John