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This chapter in The Oxford Handbook of Applied Philosophy of Language examines the emergence of new speech acts enabled by technology, such as liking, retweeting, and tagging on social media. It argues that these acts have unique pragmatic structures that differ from traditional speech acts and play a significant role in shaping social dynamics and group identities. The author emphasizes the medium-dependent nature of these speech acts, highlighting their ability to negotiate social boundaries and create co

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Mario Fonseca

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