BETA
Chapter 1
The psychology of instant sharing
Chapter 2
Global highways of digital culture
Chapter 3
The algorithmic fast lane
Chapter 4
Real world impact of viral ideas
YOUR GOAL
Master of How memes outrun the news
Ch 4 · Real world impact of viral ideas
andy Meme Virality
It spreads six times faster than the evening news! (Yeah, the news!) / One little click is all it takes to choose! (Oh-oh, to choose!)
andy Public health and safety organizations use memes to spread critical safety instructions during crises.
andy Governments and political groups weaponize memes to spread propaganda faster than fact-checkers can respond.
Fun Fact
Meme value: In 2021, the original photo of the Shiba Inu dog behind the 'Doge' meme sold as an NFT for four million dollars.
Glossary
flash mob (noun)
A group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place to perform an unusual act before dispersing. In 2003, Bill Wasik organized the first such event at a Manhattan Macy's department store.
A group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place to perform an unusual act before dispersing. In 2003, Bill Wasik organized the first such event at a Manhattan Macy's department store.
Quiz
Why did the World Health Organization partner with TikTok creators during the 2020 pandemic?
Quiz
In January 2021, which Reddit forum used memes to coordinate a massive buy-in of GameStop stock?
Quiz
Which company's stock experienced massive, meme-driven financial disruption in January 2021?
Quiz
What was the name of the Shiba Inu dog that inspired the legendary 'Doge' meme in 2010?