Patrick J. McGinnis

Patrick J. McGinnis

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Patrick J. McGinnis is an entrepreneur and author known for coining the term 'FOMO' (Fear of Missing Out) while studying at Harvard University in 2004. He has since become a prominent voice in discussions on the psychological impacts of social media and the anxiety surrounding missed opportunities in the digital age.

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Patrick J McGinnis coined the term 'Fomo', which reflects the social media phenomenon around viral trends.

How a $60 loaf of rye bread went viral in New York City: ‘It’s a conversation piece’ | New York
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-28
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Patrick J. McGinnis coined the term FOMO in 2004 while studying at Harvard.

תגידו שלום ל"פומו": הגיע הזמן לתרגל "ג'ומו" ו"רומו"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-10-09
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