Talk:Spring 2013 Philosophy of Culture Practice Exam Questions

Leroy Jenkins

A meme is an idea that spreads like a virus. These ideas could range anywhere from fashion to the total hatred of a culture. When one thinks of memes or these ideas, he or she should ask the question of how much influence do memes have in our culture? Memes have an incredible impact on culture and the way we live. A good example of a meme influencing life would be Livestrong bracelets. The idea of wearing these spread like wildfire when they were first introduced. Our culture told us they were "cool" and stood for a good cause. This idea was terminated when Lance Armstrong was a fraud. How quickly we succumb to ideas.