Tech, language, “reality”, & vibes with Adam Aleksic (@etymologynerd)
From Progression to Analog by Caitlin Begg
April 13, 2026 · 51 min
About this episode
Caitlin Begg and Adam Aleksic discuss the intersection of technology, language, and identity in contemporary society.
Adam and I chat about the commodification of identity, language trends for 2026, how language shapes our shared realities, technology's effect on conversation, the analog movement, the return of vibes, Dutch conveyor belts, and more. You can keep up with Adam on: Instagram TikTok YouTube Substack His latest book, Algospeak , is available now... and he is currently writing a second book - working title Reality Drift .
People in this episode
Host: Caitlin Begg
Guest: Adam Aleksic
Topics covered
- commodification of identity
- language trends
- technology and conversation
- analog movement
- cultural vibes
Keywords
- identity
- language trends
- technology
- analog movement
- vibes
- conversation
- cultural commentary
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Algospeak, Reality Drift
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