Viral Minds: The Psychology of Internet Contagion
Viral Minds: The Psychology of Internet Contagion
Podcast Description
An in-depth exploration of why certain ideas, memes, and trends capture the collective imagination of billions online while others fade into digital obscurity. Through expert analysis and case studies, we decode the psychological triggers, social dynamics, and cultural contexts that drive viral phenomena in the digital age.
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Focuses on the psychology and social dynamics behind viral trends across various domains including finance, health, altruism, sustainability, politics, and cultural phenomena. Example episodes include the exploration of viral finance with case studies on Bitcoin and meme stocks, as well as the psychology behind viral health trends like fitness challenges and diet fads.
An in-depth exploration of why certain ideas, memes, and trends capture the collective imagination of billions online while others fade into digital obscurity. Through expert analysis and case studies, we decode the psychological triggers, social dynamics, and cultural contexts that drive viral phenomena in the digital age.
In this episode, we delve into the world of online humor, exploring why certain jokes, memes, and comedic trends go viral while others don’t. We’ll examine the psychological triggers that make us share a funny post, the social dynamics that shape humor in different online communities, and the cultural contexts that influence what we find funny on the internet.
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