#philosophy #memetics #rationality #models #lindy-effect #mental-models #physics #skepticism Created at 030423 # [Anonymous feedback](https://www.admonymous.co/louis030195) # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought Last modified date: 030423 Commit: 0 # Related - [[Philosophy/Epistemology/The Lindy Effect is the Grim Reaper of Memes]] - [[Philosophy/Rationality/Models/Lindy Effect]] - [[Memetics and Lindy Effect]] - [[Philosophy/Mind/Mental Model/Lindy complexity]] - [[Physic/In physics, be very skeptical for theories that did not pass the test of time]] # TODO > [!TODO] TODO # [[Memetic]]s and [[Philosophy/Rationality/Models/Lindy Effect|Lindy Effect]] Memetic refers to the study of memes, which are units of cultural information that spread through imitation, repetition, and adaptation. The lindy effect is a concept that emerged from the observations of the lifespan of cultural artifacts. It states that the longer a cultural artifact, such as a book or an idea, has existed, the longer it can be expected to continue to exist. Simply put, the longer something has been around, the longer it tends to stay around. This phenomenon is based on the idea that the longer something has persisted, the more likely it is that it will continue to be relevant and valuable, and that it has already undergone a process of natural selection. The lindy effect has since been applied to various aspects of life, from technologies to businesses, and continues to be a useful tool for understanding the longevity of cultural artifacts. The memetic perspective can be applied to the lindy effect by considering how the spread and adaptation of cultural information impacts the longevity of cultural artifacts. Memes that are successful in spreading and adapting may increase the lifespan of cultural artifacts they are associated with, while unsuccessful memes may contribute to their decline. Furthermore, the adaptability of cultural artifacts may also contribute to their longevity, as they can evolve to meet changing cultural needs and norms. Overall, the memetic perspective offers insight into how cultural artifacts persist over time and how they adapt to changing cultural environments, which can contribute to their survival and success over time.