JOURNAL ARTICLE

The new evolution.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2023, v. 259, n. 3457. P. 19 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Blackmore, Susan 3 of 3

Abstract

The information is called the replicator, and our most familiar example is the gene. This second replicator, evolving much faster than genes ever could, Dawkins called memes - and they are selfish too. But genes aren't the only replicator, as Richard Dawkins stressed in The Selfish Gene. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2023/09, Vol. 259, Issue 3457, p19
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • DOI:10.1016/s0262-4079(23)01785-2
  • Accession Number:172260360
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