"Just as no map can match the complexity of real geography, no ideal/theory can match the complexity of real phenomena.  Degrees of usefulness in connection to reality will vary widely depending upon the methods, interests, and purposes of the users of maps or ideas/theories."

-Fragments of Memetica, No. 22, pt. 2.  [20201230 | 20200322]

"Memetica can be viewed as a type of model for what’s ‘going on out there’ (and ‘in here’).  As Axelrod (1997) suggests, a principle of simplicity, e.g., ‘the KISS principle is vital’ (5) – and that ‘…models that aim to explore fundamental processes should be judged by their fruitfulness, not by their accuracy’ (6).  I hope for some accuracy and some fruitfulness.  I think memetica ecologica describes in a couple words some of what’s really going on – and also that it can get people thinking in useful ways."

-Fragments of Memetica, No. 22, pt. 1.  [20201230 | 20200322]