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Re:Portable Ideas by mattvanhorn on Saturday May 12, 2012 @02:05PM (#3964653)
Sounds to me like a cognitive escape velocity. An idea needs a certain amount just to get out of your head, and an even larger velocity to get out of the 'bubble.' People encountering the idea can either increase or decrease its velocity, like booster rockets. Now, I wonder if the escape velocity of a given bubble, or the current velocity of a given idea are measurable in any meaningful way, so that we could act to change them?
Re:Portable Ideas by pitchups on Saturday May 12, 2012 @02:13PM (#3964676)
Love the concept of "cognitive escape velocity" - a perfect example of a portable idea that spans psychology, physics and social media!