Words like “rizz” and “unalive” may sound like internet throwaways, but they demonstrate how quickly social media is reshaping language. We’re joined by linguist Adam Aleksic who breaks down how slang spreads online, why emojis still matter and how algorithms are changing the way we communicate.
Guest:
- Adam Aleksic, linguist, author of Algospeak: How Social Media is Transforming the Future of Language
What makes “unalive” so striking is that it’s no longer just internet shorthand. It’s part of young people’s vocabulary. Aleksic says strange-sounding words are nothing new.
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