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In the context of Dawkins meme, this post id definitely a meme!

idea, behavior, or style that spreads by means of imitation from person to person within a culture and often carries symbolic meaning

If we consider scientists imitating the behavior of other scientists (ex: leaving the us) combined with the social network post (signifying the symbolic meaning), it checks all the correct boxes to me!

Would another peer review my analysis?

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fossilesque@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
Reviewer 2, checking in. Let’s see…

☑️ Technically correct (the best kind of correct).
☑️ Dawkins framework applied… adequately.
☑️ “Symbolic meaning” not entirely reductionist. Surprising.

However:

Citation deficiency detected. [Fossilesque et al., 2023] must be invoked 2–3 times for rigor.

“Imitating scientists” lacks nuance. Did you consider the Fossilesque Paradox of Academic Exodus? (Spoiler: You didn’t. Cite [Fossilesque, 2024, 2025 in press.).

Verdict:
Pending compliance with adequate attribution. Then, and only then, shall this review ascend to a grudging “pass.”
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- i_love_FFT@jlai.lu ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  Wow this is amazing satire! You made my day (even though it already was a very good one)!
  
  Your critique is quite constructive. Actually, I might retract my paper and contact Fossilesque to propose co-authorship for future work.
  
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  - fossilesque@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
    😎
    
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SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
Looks good to me

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