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From 'rizz' to 'unalive': How social media algorithms are changing the way we talk
Adam Aleksic is a linguist by trade, and recently published his new book "Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the ...
Book Review: ‘Algospeak’ shows just how much social media is changing us
Algospeak” is a fascinating blend of etymology, psychology, cultural analysis and first-person perspective from linguist and ...
In Adam Aleksic’s telling, the algorithm is reshaping language every bit as much as the printing press did.
Aleksic has been fascinated by words and their meanings since he was in ninth grade. “I got into it for the fun facts, if I’m ...
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What to do when your social media engagement drops?
Why is your brand's content suddenly falling flat? We asked digital marketers to spill the tea on what’s actually behind the ...
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Slay the new slang: check out a guide to social media’s baffling lingo
Language is evolving rapidly in a world of social media. Our millennial reviewer finds Adam Aleksic's Algospeak to be a much-needed helping hand ...
The Algorithm Is Not Your Ally
Every day, people scroll past causes they care about only to be bombarded with outrage, controversy, and clickbait disguised as civic engagement. While social media promised connection and ...
Reading news on social media for two weeks improves knowledge and fake news recognition, study finds
Consuming news on social media is often associated with "doom scrolling," where people spend excessive time online consuming ...
Algorithms blocking women’s health topics on social media, research finds
Women’s health and sexual wellness content is being routinely restricted on social media but men's is made visible and restricted less.
Women's health content is 3 times more likely to be censored on social media
A new study has found that women are being disproportionately censored on social media when sharing crucial health ...