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\textbf{Markov Categories, Bayesian Lens, and Social Media Memes: \\ A Cybernetic Perspective}
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\textbf{Rahul Ligma}
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A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment \\
of the requirements for the degree of \\
Doctor of Philosophy
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\textit{Department of Cybernetics}
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\textit{A Suitable Second-Tier Bay Area School}
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Advisor: Prof. John Doe
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\today
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\chapter{Introduction} \input{chapters/introduction}
\chapter{Background and Preliminaries} \input{chapters/background}
\chapter{Markov Categories and Bayesian Lens} \input{chapters/markov_bayesian}
\chapter{Cybernetics and Social Media Memes} \input{chapters/cybernetics_memes}
\chapter{Applications and Examples} \input{chapters/applications}
\chapter{Conclusion and Future Work} \input{chapters/conclusion}
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\appendix \chapter{Additional