Memetic warfare

Memetic warfare is the use of memes to influence public opinion, politics, and spread propaganda.

Examples

The memes about Jeffrey Epstein have been criticized as desensitizing to the crimes committed.[1] Some conspiracists say that the "groups of political interest" spread the memes to downplay the atrocity.[2] However, this is not based on fact.

Some say that the "Kirkification" memes following the killing of Charlie Kirk downplay political violence.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Sukumaran, Sajid (January 9, 2024). "The Memeification Of Assault In The Epstein Files". Outlook India. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  2. ↑ Rouse, McKinley (October 2, 2024). "We need to stop using memes as a substitute for serious conversation". The Times-Delphic. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
  3. ↑ Srivastava, Rohan; Weaver, Eloise (April 2026). "Dark humor desensitizes". The Tower. Princeton High School. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
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