// Glossary
Meme
5 topics
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Are Memes Laughter, Empathy, or Symbols?
A cultural unit (images, videos, phrases, etc.) that spreads rapidly on the internet. Originates from Richard Dawkins' concept.
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Can Memes Carry Ideology?
A cultural unit that spreads on the internet through imitation and transformation. Combinations of images, videos, text, and captions that efficiently convey specific emotions or messages.
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Can You Be Hurt by Memes?
Combinations of images, videos, and text that spread rapidly on the internet. They function as humor, criticism, or social commentary, but can also become tools of attack.
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What Does Knowing Old Memes Mean?
A cultural unit (image, video, phrase) that spreads rapidly online, updating meaning through imitation, mutation, and diffusion.
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What Does Sharing a Meme Actually Mean?
A unit of image, video, or text combination that spreads rapidly online, functioning to compress and transmit cultural and emotional meaning.