Genes, Memes and Dreams

In Part 1 we will briefly compare genetics with memetics. What if popular analytic tools and techniques used in genetics were to be applied to memetics?

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In Part 2 we go into hyper-speculative mode and wonder out loud about the use of analytical tools and techniques to help us better understand ourselves - specifically what motivates us. Armed with profound self-knowledge would we be better equipped to achieve our dreams?