Dennis F
2007-07-31 07:32:04
If it is the gene that is selfish, then individuals who possess that gene might behave altruistically if that behavior increases the probability of the perpetuation of the gene. Hence, soldiers, policemen, firemen, etc. may risk their lives for others altrustically, due to a selfish gene. Similarly, if a meme is selfish, people like Mother Teresa may behave altruistically to perpetuate the meme.
