Curious Saturday: The impact of social media on language

Gen Z slang is full of terms like “unalive,” “skibidi,” and “rizz.” Where do these words originate, and how do they gain popularity so quickly? Linguist Adam Aleksic examines how social media algorithms influence communication and identity.

Source: https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_aleksic_are_we_cooked_how_social_media_shapes_your_language/transcript