Explain how lol has evolved over the years

Use this link to answer each question: https://www.ted.com/talks/john_mcwhorter_txtng_is_...

1. In contrast to what many older generations believe about texting, discuss McWhorter's views on the subject. What does he think and why?

According to McWhorter's views; texting is a new form of fingered-speech; he says that people can write the way they talk through texting because people no longer capitalize words, obey spelling rules, or the grammar. According to him, there is an emerging complexity such as LOL that facilitates the speed and packeted nature of real speech. LOL means laughing out loud. He also considers that texting is a form of speech because when one talks, he/she does not consider capitalizing names or putting commas and question marks where they belong. People produce sounds, not written language. "Texting leaves out many of these conventions, particularly among the young, who make extensive use of electronic communication tools" (McWhorter, n.d).

2. Describe the similarities McWhorter draws between speaking and texting.

According to McWhorter both texting and speaking ignores punctuation and capitalization. When it comes to texting no one thinks about capital letters or punctuation this is similar to speaking because when individuals speak no one thinks about capital letters or punctuation. You also find that texting is not written language. It much more closely resembles the kind of language we have had for so many more years: spoken language that is conveyed through talking. Texting is seen as fingered speech, because we can write the way we talk and it's a very interesting thing.