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[–] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 11 points 3 months ago (7 children)

I thought memes were supposed to be funny. This is just sad.

[–] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 26 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Memes are idea viruses.

[–] adam_y@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Not viruses as such, at least according to the inventor of the term, rather they are already part of our inheritable structure, our DNA (so to speak) seeking new ways to be inherited.

We are our memes.

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