Part 4: Houston We Have a Memes Problem

Memes of Societal Healing

I think we have broad agreement that there is a problem of division within our country.

I imagine that there is essentially no disagreement about whether or not this division exists.

And other than the few that are able to exploit this division to advance their own goals at the expense of the rest of us, I think there is essentially no disagreement that this in fact a problem.

I have seen a zillion memes (give or take) about why one side or the other is better or worse in terms of this these divisions.

I have given some thought to how one would sensibly pick a position along these dimensions for our society and given thought to making optimal memes for these.

I have given no thought prior to this morning about memes or metaphors about healing those divisions. This leads me to three questions:

1. How could we make memes of societal healing? What would its nature be?
2. How could we make a meme calling for the creation of memes of societal healing?
3. What has prevented me (and perhaps you) for thinking about this issue in this manner?

I am actively looking for idea and help on this.

Articles in this set

Part 1: What’s Even Better Than Memes

Part 2: Memes That Change Minds

Part 3: Meme Alternatives on Contraception / Sex Education / Abortion

Part 4: Houston We Have a Memes Problem