mind viruses

A form of mind virus — A concept, belief, or message that propagates through a population by, analogized to the spread of a biological virus; a self-replicating idea or notion that spreads between individuals, typically by exploiting psychological incentives such as fear, hope, or social pressure.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of mind virus
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