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minus-squaremerc@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up1arrow-down1·3 days agoDefinitions change. Dawkins didn’t define an “internet meme”. People who were spreading certain kinds of viral content on the Internet found Dawkins’ word and adapted it to match the things they were doing.
minus-squareAlaknár@sopuli.xyzlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·3 days agoAn “Internet meme” falls smack in the middle of Dawkins’ definition. I really have no clue what your point is.
minus-squaremerc@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up1arrow-down1·3 days agoSmack in the middle, but the definition is narrower.
Definitions change. Dawkins didn’t define an “internet meme”. People who were spreading certain kinds of viral content on the Internet found Dawkins’ word and adapted it to match the things they were doing.
An “Internet meme” falls smack in the middle of Dawkins’ definition. I really have no clue what your point is.
Smack in the middle, but the definition is narrower.
Elaborate?