
The Emoji Code: The Linguistics Behind Smiley Faces and Scaredy Cats
Vyvyan Evans
Book Linguistics, Social Science
PODCAST: Q&A with Vyvyan Evans, author of The Emoji Code
Nonverbal cues can clue listeners into implied meaning during in-person conversations, but, until recently, tone and nuance were often lost during digital interactions. Enter the emoji. This week on the Science podcast, linguist Vyvyan Evans argues that these icons better allow us to signal our attitudes and emotions in text-based discussions, ultimately making us more…