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How the Internet Subverts Cultural Transmission
Modern mass media devalue the coin of local prestige, says Jerome H. Barkow. The implications for our culture may be enormous.
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Like Matt Ridley, I Remain Rationally Optimistic
Donald J. Boudreaux isn't too worried about the end of cultural transmission.
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Kanye West, the Internet, and Cultural Evolution
The legendary artist can teach us something about how we see celebrities. And about how cultures evolve.
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In Today’s World, Cultural Stasis Isn’t an Option
Julian Sanchez argues that the Internet has indeed promoted some rapid cultural change. But that's not a bad thing.
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Reply to Tufekci: Appreciating the Upside of Rapid Change
Sociologist Jerome H. Barkow discusses some of the ramifications of Internet-mediated social change.
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Specialists in the Culture of Our Youth
Cultural change inevitably looks frightening. But is there good reason to worry?
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Reply to Sanchez: Don’t We All Agree?
Jerome Barkow replies to Julian Sanchez in our ongoing discussion of how the Internet promotes and subverts cultural transmission.
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The Importance of Emphasizing Past Successes
Donald J. Boudreaux tries to take intellectual ammunition away from the pessimists - while encouraging future research.