
LanguageDecember 13, 2024
From Polarization to Brain Rot to Brat, 2024’s Words of the Year Reflect Online Power and Peril
The 2024 word-of-the-year winners offer a window into the spirit of the times
Roger J. Kreuz is associate dean and professor of psychology at the University of Memphis.

From Polarization to Brain Rot to Brat, 2024’s Words of the Year Reflect Online Power and Peril
The 2024 word-of-the-year winners offer a window into the spirit of the times

How COVID-19 is Changing the English Language
From ‘social distancing’ to ‘self-quarantining,’ the pandemic is leaving a lasting impact on the English lexicon