Social media has created a new lexicon that is being widely used, regardless of the true meaning of these terms. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are altering how people communicate, as metrics highlight engagement and the spread of viral content. This phenomenon is rapidly changing language itself, leading to the creation of new terms and societal shifts in communication patterns. Adam Aleksic's book, Algospeak, delves into these transformations and the implications for the future of language as influenced by social media dynamics.
Social media has birthed an entire lexicon replicated by millions online, even if these words don't actually mean skibidi. Viral memes and engagement metrics are rewiring our brains and transforming language.
TikTok and Instagram's platforms engage users in a manner that accelerates the evolution of language, creating new words and meanings at an unprecedented pace.
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