Why We’re Creating Language to Hide from Tech’s Censorship Systems

Why We’re Creating Language to Hide from Tech’s Censorship Systems
As content moderation continually shifts, we should scrutinize what tech is doing to our language
Jamie Cohen
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5 min read·
Apr 12, 2022
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Algospeak words from Know Your Meme: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/algospeak-slang-replacementFrom txtspk to l33tsp34k to emojis to memes, we’ve been encoding language based on both our technology’s capabilities and our ability to find ways to communicate effectively on digital…
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Written by Jamie Cohen
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Digital culture expert and meme scholar. Cultural and Media Studies PhD. Internet studies educator: social good, civic engagement and digital literacies
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