David Chalmers on why an old meme is trending again
davidad · x · 2026-08-22
David Chalmers (davidad) speculates that the resurgence of a Star Wars "It's an Older Meme" graph is likely due to a "cohort effect" (birth year / peak internet use year). He notes the meta aspect—that the meme itself is old—makes it particularly compelling now.
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