How social media is changing language in real time

Unalive is the new dead. It's one of many words that evolved not from people talking to each other, but from social media algorithms. Language is changing in real time says Gen Z Linguist Adam Aleksic, also known asThe Etymology Nerd. He's a Harvard graduate and influencer himself, with millions of views of his videos on TikTok and Instagram. Aleksic traces the hidden histories of words shaped by social media, algorithm-dodging hacks, and corporate jargon that change the way we talk to each other.