Lecture on Memes and Internet Culture

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to the lecture on memes, internet culture, and their implications.

Hoaxes

Deliberate fabrications intended to mislead or trick others.

Recontextualization

The act of placing a text, image, or idea into a new context to change its meaning or perception.

Memes

Cultural elements that replicate and evolve via imitation, often used in internet culture to convey humor or critique.

Nanostories

Brief, ephemeral narratives that capture momentary attention and comment on current events or culture.

Détournement

A technique of turning expressions of the capitalist system and its media culture against itself.