113. Memetics and Punching Nazis

2017-03-08

In the constant struggle between memes, the punching of Nazis barely scratches the surface of the conflict.

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CW: Physical assault

Spencer punched while explaining his Pepe the Frog pin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rh1dhur4aI

Dawkins on Memes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BVpEoQ4T2M

CGP Grey on Complementary Outrage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE3j_RHkqJc

PBS Idea Channel on Pepe the Frog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uXYIdvV1CU

Dan Dennett on Dangerous Memes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzGjEkp772s

“On Liberty,” by John Stuart Mill, an important building block of our current understanding of free speech and harm - https://www.gutenberg.org/files/34901/34901-h/34901-h.htm

The SEP’s fantastic summary of the nuances of freedom of speech - https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/freedom-speech/

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