Virus of the Mind: The New Science of the Meme

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by Richard Brodie

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I could not understand clearly the difference between the MEME and the VIRUS of the mind..I am asking: what is the difference? or are the 2 are the same thing?
Branimir The author recognizes "meme" as a thought or idea.

A virus of the mind is a meme that has all characteristics of a virus (triggers some of our buttons …moreThe author recognizes "meme" as a thought or idea.

A virus of the mind is a meme that has all characteristics of a virus (triggers some of our buttons - like fear; multiplies/spreads fast; brings changes that allow it to spread faster, etc.)

I hope that this oversimplification helps. The book is good.(less)
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