How 'algospeak' is changing language, with Adam Aleksic

How 'algospeak' is changing language, with Adam Aleksic

1100. This week, we talk with popular online linguist Adam Aleksic, also known as Etymology Nerd. We discuss "algospeak" and how social media algorithms are changing language. We discuss euphemisms like "unalive," the spread of trending words, and how content creators adapt their speech to go viral.

Adam Aleksic - The Etymology Nerd

Adam's book - "Algospeak"

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