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fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trump, Noem, and Gabbard try to '86' the real and harmless meaning of '86'

The term '86' has origins in 1930s diner slang, representing a playful yet serious way to indicate that an item is no longer available.
US politics
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#social-media
Online Community Development
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Speaking in Code: How AI Simulates Language Evolution on Regulated Social Media | HackerNoon

Users on regulated social media adapt communication through coded language, showcasing language evolution under societal pressures.
Online Community Development
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Speaking in Code: How AI Simulates Language Evolution on Regulated Social Media | HackerNoon

Users on regulated social media adapt communication through coded language, showcasing language evolution under societal pressures.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bonobos may combine words in ways previously thought unique to humans

Bonobos exhibit complex vocalizations that combine calls to create meaningful phrases, challenging the uniqueness of human language.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Do Emojis Bring Writing Back to Its Roots?

Early written languages evolved from pictographs, allowing direct representation of the world and facilitating communication.
fromScala-lang
2 months ago

Evolving Scala

The core language and ecosystem of Scala have greatly improved over the past decade, establishing stronger foundations than those seen ten years ago.
Scala
Right-wing politics
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

American Workers Are Sharing How They Feel About Social Security Being Referred To As An "Entitlement Program" These Days, And Everyone Should Read This

The term 'self-entitled' indicates a negative personality trait of perceived superiority without consensus.
#historical-linguistics
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

15 Modern Words With Unusual Medieval Origins - Medievalists.net

Many everyday words have roots in the Middle Ages, revealing the surprising evolution of language over time.
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

15 Modern Words With Unusual Medieval Origins - Medievalists.net

Many everyday words have roots in the Middle Ages, revealing the surprising evolution of language over time.
US news
fromAxios
3 months ago

Exclusive: MAGA's list of AP grievances

AP's evolving Stylebook has sparked controversy, particularly among conservatives, for its terms related to immigration and gender issues.
Science
fromNature
3 months ago

The 1925 debate about adopting the word 'scientist' heats up

Popularity of a word can lead to loss of original meaning and create confusion.
London food
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

Why Are the Names of British Towns & Cities So Hard to Pronounce?: A Humorous But Informative Primer

Place-name pronunciations in Great Britain can bewilder even fluent English speakers, complicating assumptions about language ease for travelers.
#word-of-the-year
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Celebrities make manifest' appear as 2024 word of the year

Dua Lipa, a prominent advocate of manifesting, shared her belief in the practice, stating, 'Manifesting is a big thing for me. I stand very firmly in the belief of putting things into the world.' She asserts that this method helps to subconsciously work towards aspirations, adding that 'nothing's ever too big.' Lipa's reflections highlight the potent blend of ambition and visualization that fuels her success.
Miscellaneous
fromThe New Yorker
8 months ago

What Does "Election Interference" Even Mean Anymore?

Jon Allsop explores how the term 'election interference' has evolved in meaning over the last decade, transforming from a technical definition to a broad, pejorative label used politically. This shift indicates a growing trend of politicizing language, which may lead to a more contentious political discourse, where any disagreement can be framed as interference. Allsop emphasizes that such changes reflect a strategy aimed at protecting candidates from the consequences of losing, focusing on the broader implications for democracy.
Media industry
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