The Great Memeocracy: When Internet Memes Decide Your Leader

By 2045, elections are decided not by ballots, but by viral meme battles. Politicians employ armies of AI-powered meme-smiths crafting elaborate, emotionally resonant digital campaigns, with the candidate whose meme garners the most global engagement – measured in likes, shares, and, crucially, the sheer velocity of its spread across the metaverse – winning the highest office, leaving traditional polling data in the dustbin of history.