internetborne
Internetborne is an adjective used to describe information, phenomena, or actions that originate on the internet or are primarily transmitted through internet channels and that have consequences in the real world. The concept encompasses memes, rumors, campaigns, and threats that spread online and influence behavior offline.
Etymology: The coinage blends “internet” with “borne” (carried), suggesting something carried or transmitted by the internet.
Scope and examples: Internetborne phenomena include viral memes that shape consumer trends, misinformation or disinformation campaigns,
Research and methods: Scholars study internetborne phenomena with diffusion models, social network analysis, content analysis, and
Implications: For policy, internetborne dynamics raise questions about platform responsibility, media literacy, data privacy, and cyber
Criticism: The term is broad and loosely defined; some argue it overlaps with existing terms such as