The Bernie Sanders Sitting Meme’s Instant Popularity, Explained by Science
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The Bernie Sanders Sitting Meme’s Instant Popularity, Explained by Science
A BU engineer uses artificial intelligence research to reveal the characteristics that make a meme go viral.
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