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Algospeak

How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language

Adam Aleksic

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Description

Algospeak examines how digital platforms are transforming language. It shows how internet culture creates new ways of speaking and writing, shaping both online and offline communication. It also reveals how this technology-driven linguistic change reflects broader shifts in social norms, as well as our relationship to language itself.

Who Should Listen

  • Linguistics enthusiasts interested in how technology is accelerating language change
  • Tech-savvy professionals looking to understand online platforms
  • Anyone interested in slang and popular culture 

About the Authors

Adam Aleksic is a linguistic and content creator known as the “Etymology Nerd,” with an audience of over two million followers. He founded the Harvard Undergraduate Linguistics Society, has lectured at prestigious universities like Stanford, Yale, and Georgetown, and delivered a TEDx talk at the University of Pennsylvania. His work has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Economist, and Guardian