Algospeak

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Discover how social media and algorithms are reshaping the way we speak and think in this fascinating exploration by linguist and content creator Adam Aleksic, also known as @etymologynerd. From new slang to shifting accents, language is evolving faster than ever before.

An eye-opening look at how the internet and social media algorithms are revolutionizing language and communication.

Algospeak takes you on an insightful journey into the linguistic changes driven by the invisible forces of social media algorithms. Words like "unalive" and the rise of leetspeak highlight the internet's role in sparking a massive transformation in how we use language.

From the trend of adding "-core" to describe influencer aesthetics to the ways accents are altered or erased on platforms like YouTube, this book reveals how grammar, slang, and communication norms are evolving in real time.

With over 7 billion people online and more than 2.5 quintillion bytes of content uploaded daily, the potential for new words and expressions is staggering. Aleksic uncovers surprising origins of modern language, including influences from incel culture, creative attempts to bypass content moderation, and marketing jargon creeping into everyday speech.

Algospeak is an energetic and captivating exploration of the internet’s impact on language, showing how our words shape society as much as society shapes our words.

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