Hello all!
The NYU League of Linguistics is thrilled to announce our next event: a fascinating talk by Adam Aleksic (the @etymologynerd) on how social media and algorithms are transforming how we communicate!
Adam (B.A., Harvard ’23) is widely known for his engaging and educational social media content on linguistics, etymology, and language evolution. With millions of views across multiple platforms, his work has made linguistics accessible and entertaining for a broad audience.
Join us as he discusses his upcoming book, Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language, which will be published on July 15, 2025 by Penguin and is available for preorder here.
Event details
🗓️ Wednesday, March 5th
🕖 7:30-8:30pm
📍Kimmel Center, 4th Floor, Eisner and Lubin Auditorium. Entrance at 60 Washington Square S.
The event will feature a 40-minute talk by Adam, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Why attend?
Adam explores something that affects us all: how the internet is reshaping communication. Whether you’re chronically online or proudly logged off, social media’s impact on language is inescapable. Anyone curious about real-time language change will gain fresh insights into the transformational power of modern media. After all, it’s changing how we talk and write—possibly even how we think.
Important Info for Non-NYU Guests
If you do not have a valid NYU ID, you need to:
• Fill out this RSVP form by March 4th.
• Bring a government-issued photo ID for entry day-of.
Your information will not be shared or added to any lists; it will only be used for event updates and NYU regulations.
Psst!
Want a sneak peek? Follow @etymologynerd on Instagram and TikTok. For an even deeper dive, visit his Substack.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Lots of Love,
LoL Board
NYU League of Linguistics 
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