The Phishing Lure: Linguistics of Scam Emails
"Kindly update your details immediately". It's a phrase that feels slightly off, and for good reason. This article breaks down the linguistic fingerprints of phishing emails and text scams, from…
Unlocking the Universe of Languages
"Kindly update your details immediately". It's a phrase that feels slightly off, and for good reason. This article breaks down the linguistic fingerprints of phishing emails and text scams, from…
Ever wonder why conspiracy theories can sound so persuasive, even when they lack evidence? This post unpacks the specific "grammar" they use, from leading questions that plant suggestions to in-group…
Ever wondered where cool Spanish slang words like 'currar' (to work) or 'molar' (to be cool) come from? The answer lies in Spain's secret lexicon: CalΓ³, the language of the…
Ever wondered why online comments use bizarre words like "seggs" or "unalive"? This is "algospeak", a secret cryptolect constantly evolving to bypass automated content moderation on platforms like TikTok and…
Ever overheard a conversation that sounded like your language, but made no sense? You might have stumbled upon an anti-language, a secret lexicon forged by subcultures to build community and…