Roger Kreuz
@rogerkreuz.bsky.social
W. Harry Feinstone Interdisciplinary Research Professor and Associate Dean, University of Memphis. Author of books on language and communication. Cambridge U. Press published "Strikingly Similar," my book on plagiarism, in January 2026. Rogerkreuz.net.
The 6-7 craze offered a brief window into the hidden world of children
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The 6-7 craze offered a brief window into the hidden world of children
From Pig Latin to Punch Buggy, kids have long used nonsensical language, gestures and games to carve out cultures of their own.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The 6-7 craze offered a brief window into the hidden world of children
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It's publication day for my book "Strikingly Similar"! It's gotten positive reviews in venues such as "Publishers Weekly" and "The Times of London." This is a picture of it on dispaly at the publisher's bookstore.
January 8, 2026 at 3:38 AM
It's publication day for my book "Strikingly Similar"! It's gotten positive reviews in venues such as "Publishers Weekly" and "The Times of London." This is a picture of it on dispaly at the publisher's bookstore.
What if Readers Like A.I.-Generated Fiction? www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
What if Readers Like A.I.-Generated Fiction?
If economic and technological transformations have changed our relationship with literature before, they could do so again.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Singing dictators, Skrilla, and an embarrassed Prime Minister--they all make an appearance in my "words of the year" roundup:
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2025’s words of the year reflect a year of digital disillusionment
From AI slop to rage bait, to the cryptic ‘6-7,’ this year’s slate captures a growing sense that online life is flooded with fakery, frustration and meaninglessness.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Singing dictators, Skrilla, and an embarrassed Prime Minister--they all make an appearance in my "words of the year" roundup:
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Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges
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Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges
Resilience is often presented as feats of bravery and endurance. But everyday practices like journaling, drafting a text or even writing a to-do list are manifestations of a capacity to adapt.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges
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The Suffix That Tells Us to Ruthlessly Optimize Everything
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October 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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My latest post:
How the Online World Is Driving Language Change | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smal...
How the Online World Is Driving Language Change | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smal...
How the Online World Is Driving Language Change
Recent books explore how emoji and algospeak are leading to rapid evolution in how we communicate.
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September 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
My latest post:
How the Online World Is Driving Language Change | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smal...
How the Online World Is Driving Language Change | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smal...
Major Life Events Impact the Way People Speak | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lang...
Major Life Events Impact the Way People Speak
New research shows how major life events like a first job, a new relationship, or a retirement can trigger noticeable changes in the way we speak.
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September 16, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Opinion | You’re Probably Doing Small Talk Wrong
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September 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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