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Book Review: ‘Algospeak’ Shows Just How Much Social Media Is Changing Us
UNITED STATES, JUL 13 – Incel-specific slang from online forums has influenced mainstream social media language, with tens of thousands of followers adopting terms that reflect social exclusion and misogyny.
- Linguist Adam Aleksic published his debut book 'Algospeak' on July 15, 2025, examining how social media reshapes language and identity.
- Aleksic argues that algorithms, influencers, and language act together to transform communication, driven by platforms monetizing personalized content.
- The book discusses topics including censorship, microtrends, extremism, and the emergence of new slang from online in-groups, notably incel culture’s influence.
- Aleksic describes a digital ecosystem where algorithms drive the system’s behavior, influencers play a supporting role, language serves as a powerful tool, and the audience ultimately bears the consequences.
- This analysis suggests social media fundamentally alters speech and identity, raising questions about threats and opportunities in digital communication.
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Book Review: ‘Algospeak’ shows just how much social media is changing us
“Algospeak” is a fascinating blend of etymology, psychology, cultural analysis and first-person perspective from linguist and content creator Adam Aleksic.
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