Abstract
A new model of cultural r/k-selection is introduced. This model, which provides a classification of cultural processes based on the factors that influence memetic fitness rather than on selection mechanisms, predicts that cultural evolution will go in different ways depending on the balance between internal and external conflicts of a society. A society dominated by external conflicts or war will evolve in a direction called regal, whereas a society in a peaceful or sparsely populated area will evolve in the opposite direction, called kalyptic. The regal or kalyptic characteristics of a society influence the evolution in many areas of culture, including religion, political structure, art, music, etc.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Memetics - Evolutionary Models of Information Transmission |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 14-28 |
ISSN | 1366-4786 |
Publication status | Published - 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |