Someone recently pointed out something that hits different: we've basically swapped thinkers and intellectuals for memes. Wild, right?

Think about it - when was the last time a nuanced argument went viral versus a perfectly timed screenshot or reaction image? The stuff that spreads fastest isn't carefully researched analysis. It's bite-sized content that makes you laugh, cringe, or rage-share in under three seconds.

Not saying memes are worthless. They capture mood and momentum in ways traditional media never could. But there's something lost when complex ideas get compressed into formats optimized for maximum shareability.

The irony? Even critiques of this phenomenon end up as... you guessed it. Memes.