Listen "What The Sigma Is Algospeak?"
Episode Synopsis
Gen Alpha slang can seem unintelligible to adults, but linguist and TikToker Adam Aleksic argues language development in the internet age is worth legitimate study. Adam talks to Host Flora Lichtman about how algorithms and social media are changing the way we speak, and discusses his new book, Algospeak: How Social Media is Transforming the Future of Language.Guest:Adam Aleksic is a linguist and content creator, and the author of Algospeak: How Social Media is Transforming the Future of Language.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com.
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