It might start as a joke, a belief, or a rumor. At first, it’s easy to dismiss. But then it gains a twist, builds momentum, and spreads like wildfire. What causes some ideas to die out while others take over the internet?
Self-reinforcing cascades: How ideas, beliefs, and innovations spread in the digital age
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