Poptech 2005 11

Session 11

The Future of ideas

Sam Harris
THe End of Faith - Religion Terror and The Future of Reason
We only honor belief only with regard to religion
Religious moderation prevents us from coming up with viable alternatives to faith as a blueprint
Religious books remain as an inspiration to extremism.

Susan Blackmore
Memetics

Memes C-TAP (copy me - threats and promises)
Virus memes - include religion