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TikTok Is Changing How We Talk & How We Vote

On with Kara Swisher

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Language Evolution in the Age of Algorithms

This chapter examines how social media platforms like TikTok influence language and communication through creative adaptations to bypass censorship. It highlights the emergence of new vocabularies, generational differences in texting styles, and the role of communities in language innovation. Additionally, the chapter explores the dynamics of memes as carriers of cultural sentiments and the impact of algorithmic oversight on societal communication.

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