2: Memes, Memes Everywhere

This week we explore the history of the internet meme, from Dawkins term to communication tool. Asking how the internet meme started, why memes are so popular and how they are changing our communication?

Guests in this week's show include: Kyle Edwards - Face of the 'Bad Luck Brian' meme Kevin Ashton - Coined the Internet Of Things term Maggy Van Eijk - Buzzfeed Social Media Editor (now at the BBC Digital Studios) Victoria Emma - Wrote her PHD on internet memetics Jenny Davis - Sociology Academic at James Madison University Michel Knobel - Academic and Everyday Literacies Blogger

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Season 1 is supported by www.thememo.com - editorial, making the future more human.