Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science
Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science
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My passion to understand the cognitive, psychological, and cultural forces that underpin social (viral) media exchange drove me to create a new page dedicated solely to it.
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Top tips from the best in startups

Top tips from the best in startups | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
"18 Entrepreneurs Share Their Top 20 Tips" "'If I were a 20 year old just starting my first business; and you could give me only one piece of advice or wisdom; what would it be?' Having landed smack...
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SOCIAL MEDIA, Cognition, Memes

SOCIAL MEDIA, Cognition, Memes | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it

Click ^ to visit my web page where I focus on my passion for social media--the psychological/social structures which feed and feast in the market--the science of memes. I am an English professor, using psychology and memetics to activate students. Thanks for sharing. Return often!


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Money and financing await female entrepreneurs

Money and financing await female entrepreneurs | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the increase in female entrepreneurs by 60% since 1997 in order to forecast their strength in the coming year. Notes  that about 50% of women 18-24 would like to be entrepreneurs, running...
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Here's why you can't simply write like you talk.

Here's why you can't simply write like you talk. | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
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Mines the differences between voices in writing and conversation.

Notes that a few solid tips will help you approach your reader with the appropriate voice, neither to distant, nor too casual.

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How to turn your readers into dedicated fans

How to turn your readers into dedicated fans | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines proven methods for moving your audience from just readers to fans of your blog.  Notes that to intimately connect with readers you might: Write  similar  to the way you would speak to an...
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Essential life lessons from a ten year old scientist

Essential life lessons from a ten year old scientist | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
My science project Last night, my son and I  completed ground breaking scientific research on his  fourth grade project.  You remember those science projects, right? For mine, I caught harmless...
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Still tons of money to be made blogging

Still tons of money to be made blogging | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the above story of a blog that was sold to AOL for $315 million in 2011, only seven years after its launch. The Huffington  Post  now has more that 77 million visitors per month.  Notes that...
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Essential ideas to rock your blog posts

Essential ideas to rock your blog posts | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the spice needed to generate hype and discussion about your blog, regardless of the topic. Notes that several strategies that will kick start your blog include: Create a powerful title that...
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Do people work harder for meaning than for money? Find out. [video & review]

Do people work harder for meaning than for money? Find out. [video & review] | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the counter-intuitive facts about what motivates people under  different  circumstances, particularly financial rewards and punishment. Notes that businesses work on a completely outdated...
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Power tips to instill self-esteem in employees

Power tips to instill self-esteem in employees | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the psychological methods for reinforcing employees' and clients' self-esteem and  confidence ,   placing you in a positive light and a forming a collaborative image.  Notes that proven...
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The Internet of Things is taking over the world: An Introduction to what you must know

The Internet of Things is taking over the world: An Introduction to what you must know | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Technological context Our family has two Macbook Pros, an iPad, an iTouch, and two iPhones. How did we ever get to a point where digital devices have so much to do with our lives and the way we work?...
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How to snag readers with marketing tactics

How to snag readers with marketing tactics | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the painful reality of writing powerfully in order to show some easy marketing methods that will help publish your words to more readers. Notes that writing is similar to marketing in that you...
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What education reform needs: Teachers who care [video & review]

What education reform needs: Teachers who care [video & review] | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the value of students across the world, who need mentors that care about their lives and futures. Notes that she is a third generation teacher of 40 years , who is concerned about education...
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Teachers reject robots as graders of student writing

Teachers reject robots as graders of student writing | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the statement from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), which criticizes the use of computer grading in standardized testing because harms the students' educational experience....
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You have power to change the world through social media

You have power to change the world through social media | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the real potential that social media has to change the world , which is more moderate than some of the hype anticipates. Notes that still, one cannot discount the power for change that social...
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Stuck finding a topic? This post will help

Stuck finding a topic? This post will help | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Whatever your blogging niche, idea generation weighs constantly on your mind as you have to crank out that next blog post. The real problem is that you want the blog post to be great, reach readers,...
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Scary: MIT system visually reads the emotions of people

Scary: MIT system visually reads the emotions of people | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the work of Daniel McDuff of MIT to develop a machine that examines the facial muscles and expressions of people as they watch a video.   Notes that the software has a complex algorithm that...
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High-tech headband supercharges brain's focus [article & video]

High-tech headband supercharges brain's focus [article & video] | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the Kickstarter project called Melon , which aims to market a headband that can be used with a smartphone to improve concentration and mental functioning. Notes that the combined, complex...
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Feeling dumb? Here's what you need to strengthen your brain

Feeling dumb? Here's what you need to strengthen your brain | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the neuroplasticity , which means your brain learns, adapts, and changes physically over time. Notes that because your brain can always learn and reshape itself , you can perform tasks that...
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How to avoid making disastrous decisions

How to avoid making disastrous decisions | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the nature of decision making in order to determine if one can improve choices using thinking tools. Notes that one can practice and improve in decision making.  Some ideas that will help: Ask...
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Find out why women are stronger leaders than men

Find out why women are stronger leaders than men | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the 2012 research from the Hay group that reviewed data from a 17,000 participant database , which found  information on behavior and competency of men and women in the workplace. They were...
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How to create a conclusion that rocks readers

How to create a conclusion that rocks readers | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
"And they all lived happily ever after." What a crock! This cliche conclusion fails in every time. Events rarely end happy in real life. Nobody is happy forever, and real life stories often end...
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Find out your Social Media personality type

Find out your Social Media personality type | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the different personality types one exhibits when using social media in order to help you understand how you impress or influence people. Notes that among the ten are: The Social Athlete:...
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How a quest on Quora kicked writer's block: The story and tips

How a quest on Quora kicked writer's block: The story and tips | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
The quest Quests are stories of journeys and searches. They are deeply embedded in the human brain from our ancestral past, and all cultures have them. They are examples of what scholars call...
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10 plus power women who rock innovation

10 plus power women who rock innovation | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the shift in major corporate management, noting the increasing presence and influence of women. The paradigm of male dominance as entrepreneurs and leaders has ended. Notes that among the most...
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Here's what you need to become a leader

Here's what you need to become a leader | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the truth that no one starts at the top and describes tactics to elevate yourself , starting with acting like a leader right now. Notes that even if  you are entry level, you should not wait...
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SOINN, an AI brain able to self-learn from the internet!

SOINN, an AI brain able to self-learn from the internet! | Social Media, Memetics, and Cognitve Science | Scoop.it
Mines the hot artificial intelligence (AI) research on SOINN in Japan that has taken a step forward in developing a computure brain than learns from images and  the internet. Notes that researchers...
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