the passive process by which one learns of something via a. social networks or b. other forms of internet-based informational services. It is key to note that the knowledge in question must be about something one does not have first-hand exposure to and/or experience with.

Used most specifically in reference to second-hand knowledge of internet-based phenomena/culture such as a meme.

Etymology: An adaptation of osmosis as defined as a study method.

Someone who is possessed by clout chasing. The original human is now gone and a demonic entity that feeds on clout is all that is left. An empty shell with no control of their actions, forced to blindly react to situations they think will bring them attention.