On social media, the algorithm drives which words go viral. TikToker and writer Adam Aleksic (@etmologynerd) argues that what we consume on platforms is changing our language on and offline.

This week, we’re sharing a special episode from TED Tech exploring Gen Z slang words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast?

If you could give a specialized talk on any subject, what would it be on? Technology, entertainment and design (TED), is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring change through short, powerful ...