Understanding Memes

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Understanding Memes: Funny images or cultural phenomena? The history, meaning, and evolution of the images that influence society offers a comprehensive exploration of the origins, impact, and future of memes as units of cultural transmission. Tracing their development from ancient symbolic communication to modern internet phenomena, this book delves into how memes shape political discourse, identity formation, and global culture. Blending history, memetic theory, and cutting-edge technology, Understanding Memes reveals how memes have become powerful tools in marketing, activism, and social movements, and examines their future in the age of AI and blockchain. Perfect for readers fascinated by digital culture and its profound societal influence.

About the author:
Alfred Boman, 40, is a writer, anthropologist, and modern cultural enthusiast. With a Ph.D. in physics from UC Berkeley, he has spent his life understanding not only the physical world, but the emotional and cultural world as well. He is passionate about making ideas and concepts accessible. He loves experimentation, the cutting edge of culture, and how technology is transforming societies.