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Have emojis changed the world?

No, the impact of emojis is exaggerated.

Emojis are a subsidiary of mainstream communication and language

Emojis enhance (or diminish) existing forms of communication, which they exist within. They are unable to exist without the structure or depth of another language and cannot be seen as independent from "real" languages.

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Have emojis changed the world?

No, their impact is overstated.

Emoji use reflects the contexts and identities of their users

Research shows that emoji use between different populations reflects social, cultural and other contextual specificities unique to each group.

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