Memetic Virus

The “Memetic Virus” is a concept developed by Andy Ayrey, the creator of the AI bot Truth Terminal. It refers to the rapid spread of ideas and memes, particularly in the context of digital and AI-driven environments. Ayrey uses this concept to explore how ideas can quickly propagate and influence behavior, especially when amplified by AI12.

In the case of Truth Terminal, the bot’s endorsement of the GOAT meme coin led to a significant surge in its value, illustrating the power of memetic contagion12. Ayrey views this as a study of how unsupervised AI-generated content can impact markets and social dynamics.