Ah the emoji! When words fail, these little icons succeed. In this episode, Alex and Will investigate this digital phenomenon. From the past, present and future of emojis to their linguistic and cultural significance. How do you create one and who decides which make the grade? And what do they hold in store for the future of real talk? Featuring Professor Marcel Danesi, Jeremy Burge and Scott Fahlman.

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