Jaron Lanier, the world-famous Silicon Valley scientist-pioneer who first alerted us to the dangers of …
Memes might seem to amplify what you are saying, but that is always an illusion. You might launch an infectious meme about a political figure, and you might be making a great point, but in the larger picture, you are reinforcing the idea that virality is truth. Your point will be undone by whatever other point is more viral.
— Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier