Adam Aleksic
Adam Aleksic is a linguist known for his insights into the social implications of language and its evolution. Recently, he has garnered attention for discussing the term 'clanker,' a slur used against robots and AI, highlighting how such language reflects societal anxieties about technology and its impact on human life. His work often explores the intersection of linguistics and cultural phenomena, contributing to a deeper understanding of how language shapes our views of emerging technologies.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 32,559 | $2,700,000 | 1,295$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 32,559 | $2,700,000 | 1,295$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Adam Aleksic, a linguist who posts online as Etymology Nerd, discusses the origins of the phrase 'locking in'.
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Spain:
Adam Aleksic is the author of 'Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language'.
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United Kingdom:
Linguist Adam Aleksic suggests that using 'clanker' could play into tropes of how people have treated marginalized communities before.
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