The discovery of Genes has revolutionised the way in which the world is understood and changed using science. Have you heard of “Memes” though?
Pirate radio, being able to buy music on single you could play at home and share with your friends, disposable income at a young age, and a reasonable economy – these things shaped a generation. What will be the impact of the internet and smart phones?
noun
- 1.an image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.”celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site”
- 2.an element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.
Quartz has been exploring the potential and helping contribute Christian Memes to the “DNA” of the internet for many years now.
Here is some recent art that can be downloaded, shared, and generally used anywhere it will be of benefit. Flyers for the swipe generation?
What 30 second visual messages would you create?