From 'rizz' to 'unalive': How social media algorithms are changing the way we talk
From 'rizz' to 'unalive': How social media algorithms are changing the way we talk  
Podcast: Marketplace Tech
Published On: Tue Jul 15 2025
Description: Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino speaks with Adam Aleksic, author of the new book “Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language." He’s a trained linguist and also an influencer who goes by the handle "Etymology Nerd" online. True to his name, he told us what he means when he uses the term “algospeak.”