Spirals of culture (not cycles)

Posted by on May 4, 2015 in Books, Copying, I'll have what she's having, Science, Social Influence, Social Learning | No Comments

  A great thought emerged from my conversation with Bob Elms on Friday lunchtime, with regard to how things like fashion and music change. Many use the metaphor of cycles – the 1970s and 80s remembering the 1950s (Grease), the 2000s remembering the 1970s (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club) and so on. Things just get endlessly […]

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