while reconciling the (arguably regrettable) fact that meme'ing may in fact be "what the people want."

i don't think this is an argument, it's a sad human condition that we want free will and libertarian values, to make our own poor choices like eating candy til our teeth rot, sitting on our asses, and believing shit without ever reading the facts.

this is why some people think government is needed. to protect citizens in a common social system from the stupid excesses of others who refuse to consider the ramifications of their choices.

people who live a clean responsible life put into the same health care kettle as people who choose to smoke drink and eat crap, then whine when they get sick and want their health care to pay?

there are always other factors, but at some point we need to find a way for setting aside poor decision makers in a common market.

Robert Pirsig, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" - quality vs quantity, ie the choice between a durable or valued choice rather than a lot of LQ options. For many people its an economic decision pressed on them by the necessities of life, however with dmania, the market is overvaluing the LQ path to the detriment of high quality, thought provoking and informative content.

entertainment value is toppling sound judgment because people are too apathetic or jaded to make a decision without immediate gratification.