I’m working on a writing discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Chapter 4 reminds us that language is ambiguous, arbitrary and abstract. It is linked to culture, and cultural meanings change over time. First, take a look at this classic video with Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon: https://youtu.be/57dzaMaouXA
Next, read this recent article in Market Watch about the language of r/WallStreetBets posts on GameStop. (If you are not familiar with this unfolding story, please read a few articles; it’s fascinating).
How else does technology influence our use of language and the landscape of our interpersonal dialogues? Think, for example, about Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit; how do these (and/or other) social networking platforms influence the way we use language? To what extent does mediated communication connect us? And, to what extent does it limit our connection?
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