Gretchen McCulloch, a prominent linguist and author of "Because Internet," explores how the digital age has revolutionized communication. She discusses the impact of emojis, memes, and acronyms on our language and how platforms like MSN and Bebo fostered new informal styles of interaction. McCulloch highlights the generational shifts in expression, drawing parallels to historical communication methods. She also speculates on future trends shaped by short-form video platforms, emphasizing the complex evolution of language in our interconnected world.