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throw310822 ◴[] No.41224690[source]
The first chapter is especially fun:

https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/we-need-to-talk-about-fifty-fiv...

> An antimeme is an idea with self-censoring properties; an idea which, by its intrinsic nature, discourages or prevents people from spreading it.

Also, I have to say I love the idea of antimemes. You don't want some ideas to spread? Make it shameful to even admit you have them. It works.

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astrange ◴[] No.41228854[source]
This is what "esoteric" as in "esoteric religion" means - although it's necessarily not intentionally hidden or shameful to explain, it can just be very hard to explain.

Like, driving a car is an esoteric modern ritual, because you can't learn how to do it by reading a book about it. You have to actually practice it or have someone show it to you.

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1. salawat ◴[] No.41233615[source]
If you know, you know.