Adam Aleksic

Fri, Jul 18 • 6:00 PM

Kepler's Books

About this event

Join Adam Aleksic, the 'Etymology Nerd', as he dives into the evolution of language in the age of social media, discussing his new book 'Algospeak'. This event will explore how trends like emojis and social media vocabulary influence communication. Aleksic, a linguist and content creator, will shed light on the dynamic changes in language usage today, emphasizing the interplay between technology, societal norms, and linguistic evolution.

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