Yes, the theory doesn’t need more explanatory power to account for the idea of memes, so it does happen automatically. However it didn’t happen automatically in my brain… until you pointed to mirror neurons.
I’m still nagged though by the sensation that maybe “memes” can portray more complex features: think for example of a tune you keep singing to yourself to the point of irritation.
Yes, the theory doesn’t need more explanatory power to account for the idea of memes, so it does happen automatically. However it didn’t happen automatically in my brain… until you pointed to mirror neurons.
I’m still nagged though by the sensation that maybe “memes” can portray more complex features: think for example of a tune you keep singing to yourself to the point of irritation.