How Trump, Memes, and Algorithms Transformed The Way We Speak

Jon Favreau interviews Adam Aleksic, also known as Etymology Nerd, about his book "Algospeak" and the ways social media algorithms have evolved the way we communicate. They discuss how algorithms shape speech, the impact of the internet on politics, and the cynicism people feel towards institutions. They also touch on the spread of extreme ideologies through memes, Trump's language style, and the differences in online communication between generations. Aleksic emphasizes the importance of media literacy and understanding how algorithms influence our perception of reality. The conversation explores the engagement economy versus the attention economy, and potential subversive uses of social media platforms.