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Adam Aleksic - How the Internet is Transforming the Future of Language

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Oct 3, 2025
Join Adam Aleksic, a Harvard-trained linguist and content creator, as he unveils how the internet reshapes language. He explores fascinating topics like how social media censorship gives rise to euphemisms, the quirky terms 'tradwife' and 'delulu', and how algorithms influence speech and identity. Aleksic discusses the evolution of accents in online culture, the viral spread of memes, and how humor accelerates language adoption. Dive into the complexities of modern communication and discover the cultural implications behind today's evolving lexicon.
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INSIGHT

Algorithms As Linguistic Infrastructure

  • Algorithms act as new communication infrastructure that shapes what people say and how they say it.
  • Platforms optimize for attention and create incentives that change language and style.
ANECDOTE

'Unalive' Bleeding Into School Essays

  • Adam describes how TikTok suppresses 'kill' and creators say 'unalive' instead.
  • He reports middle school essays using 'unalive' about Hamlet as evidence of real-world bleed.
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Shadowban From A Latin Etymology

  • Adam recounts being shadowbanned after discussing Latin etymology of 'pen' and 'pencil' due to an algorithm flagging 'penis'.
  • He reuploaded with an asterisk and the video passed moderation.
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