Ideas Evolve like Viruses

Memes, representing ideas, engage in fierce competition for mental dominance, influenced not by their truth or benefit, but by their ability to spread and stick in our minds. The modern world amplifies the evolutionary pressure on these ideas, leading to an increase in their virulence and stickiness. As connectivity among individuals grows, a vast environment emerges where only the most effective memes survive, contributing to a perception that people are becoming more challenging to engage with.