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Ologies with Alie Ward

Curiology (EMOJI) Part 1 with Various Emoji Experts

Jul 6, 2023
01:18:17

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Quick takeaways

  • Emojis have diverse meanings and can be interpreted differently depending on cultural context or community.
  • Unicode standardizes emojis' technical framework, but emoji design and interpretation are determined by individual platforms and communities.

Deep dives

The Evolution of Emojis and Their Meanings

Emojis have evolved from hidden symbols on Japanese websites to becoming standardized and widely used across various platforms. Different social media platforms have different generational demographics and influence the trends in emoji usage. Emojipedia tracks the changing meanings and trends by employing data analysts and utilizing social listening tools. While some emojis have a clear and consistent meaning, others can be interpreted differently depending on cultural context or community. Emojis can also be repurposed within personal relationships or subcultures to convey specific messages or inside jokes. However, the fluidity of emoji meanings has been challenged by defense attorneys who attempt to argue that emojis should be assigned one definitive meaning for legal purposes.

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