Tag: memes

  • Gen X Needs to Be Cool Without Being Cruel

    Gen X Needs to Be Cool Without Being Cruel

    One of the reasons I started Gen X Watch was to be the antithesis to the flood of memes on my social feeds. The ones posted by fellow Gen Xers bragging that we had the best childhood. You know the ones: pictures of kids from the 80s on BMX bikes, in muscle cars, hanging out,…

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  • Performative Allyship While High On Memes

    Performative Allyship While High On Memes

    What is Performative Allyship? Are memes harmless escape or is there a dark side? How does our brain respond to memes and is there an impact on our ability to be empathetic and think critically? Are we activists or are we in a narcissistic quest to look awesome? Is it too late to change course…

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