I can't recall the number of times that I have been asked, "What is a meme?" Actually, unitl I got into blogging, I never heard the word before. So, these brief definitions are for the newer bloggers.
Following are a number of definitions of a meme:
- An idea that, like a gene, can replicate and evolve.
- A unit of cultural information that represents a basic idea that can be transferred from one individual to another, and subjected to mutation, crossover and adaptation.
- A cultural unit (an idea or value or pattern of behavior) that is passed from one generation to another by non-genetic means (as by imitation); "memes are the cultural counterpart of genes".
- An idea, project, statement or even a question that is posted by one blog and responded to by other blogs.
- Viral encapsulated idea, with built-in feedback loop.
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Great info Mel. I think most of the meme's are fun. Have a great day. :)
ReplyDeleteSandee,
ReplyDeleteI also think that most memes are fun. I know that when I was a newbie, I had no clue what a meme was. I hope this helps.
I have always perceived a relationship between the words “meme” and “mores.” I’ve never explored the possibility that there is or isn’t such a relationship.
ReplyDeleteNick,
ReplyDeleteInteresting thought. Let me know if you come up with anything.
Same here, Mel. I was confused when I first joined the blogosphere. I'd never heard of that word before, either. I just thought everybody else knew about it!
ReplyDeleteI Googled it. That works for just about everything. Google helped me find out what a "Dirty Sanchez" is too, but I wouldn't recommend anyone looking it up, it's pretty gross.
ReplyDeleteBaba,
ReplyDeleteI think I can go the rest of my life without knowing what a "dirty sanchez" is.......I think.
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