Memes
A meme is an idea, behavior, or style that spreads by means of imitation from person to person within a culture—often with the aim of conveying a particular phenomenon . Memes do this through the processes of variation , mutation , competition , and inheritance , each of which influences a meme's reproductive succes. Memes that replicate most effectively enjoy more success, and some may replicate effectively even when they prove to be detrimental to the welfare of their hosts . developments in neuroimaging may make empirical study possible . meme is a virally-transmitted photograph that is embellished with text that pokes fun at a cultural symbol or social idea. The majority of modern memes are captioned photos that are intended to be funny, often as a way to publicly ridicule human behavior. Other memes can be videos and verbal expressions. Some memes have heavier and more philosophical content. It is a worldwide social phenomenon, and memes behave like a mass of infectious flu
