Adam Aleksic (2025). Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language. Penguin Random House, 247 pages.

Abstract

The rapid expansion of digital platforms has reshaped not only communication practices but also the fundamental structures of contemporary language. In Algospeak, Adam Aleksic offers a timely and theoretically rich analysis of how algorithmic moderation systems produce new linguistic strategies and alter meaning-making processes in online environments. The book situates itself at the intersection of linguistics, digital communication, and platform studies, making it highly relevant for scholars examining the socio-technical conditions of present-day discourse.