How algorithms are changing the meaning of words, with Adam Aleksic

<p>1117. This week, we talk with Adam Aleksic, also known as the Etymology Nerd, about the ways algorithms are changing the meaning of words. We look at how words like "preppy" have evolved and how social media is accelerating language change. We also look at how different cultures "shout" online without using capital letters, the linguistic connection between chairs and power, and other topics from his super popular videos.</p><p>Adam Aleksic - <a href="https://www.etymologynerd.com/" target="_blank">The Etymology Nerd</a></p><p>Adam's book - "<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/4908/9780593804070" target="_blank">Algospeak"</a></p><p>🔗 <strong>Share your familect recording in a </strong><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://wa.me/message/LTNZOVFAQJK6B1&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1753892325231019&usg=AOvVaw2Z5GB4pvIMaVbr_E2jmpuS" target="_blank"><strong>WhatsApp chat.</strong></a></p><p>🔗 <strong>Watch my </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/mignon-fogarty" ...