

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "“Etymology Nerd" Adam Aleksic 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a conversation with Adam Aleksic, linguist, self-described “Etymology Nerd,” and social media celebrity with more than 3 million followers across all platforms.

A 2019 Albany High School graduate — the son of Serbian parents who immigrated to Albany in the 1990s — Aleksic achieved online stardom by exploring the unexpected origins of words and phrases.

His new book is the New York Times bestseller, Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language (2025). He investigates the brave new world of “meme-driven” change and upheaval, from “brainrot” and “incel slang” to emojis and A.I. accents. 

4:30 p.m. Thursday, January 29
Conversation / Q&amp;A
Main Theatre - UAlbany Performing Arts Center
University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue 
Albany NY 12222 

Free and open to the public
Books will be for sale and a signing will follow the conversation

Cosponsored by the NYS Writers Institute, the AI &amp; Society College and Research Center, and the Information Sciences and Technology Department of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC), and the Honors College.
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Albany
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: University At Albany
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- **full address**: University At Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue,Albany,NY,United States

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- **organizer**: New York State Writers Institute (https://allevents.in/org/new-york-state-writers-institute/26434375)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** University At Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue,Albany,NY,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** New York State Writers Institute
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, performances, theatre, literary-art, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about "“Etymology Nerd" Adam Aleksic  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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