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Qwerty effect

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The QWERTY effect (or qwerty effect) emphasizes ways that modern keyboard layouts have influenced human language,[1] naming preferences[2] and behavior.[3][4]

The Wubi effect references the same process of influence driven by autocomplete, Chinese input methods for computers (such as the Wubi method), and real time input suggestions from search engines based on current events.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Rosen, Rebecca J. (2012-03-08). "The QWERTY Effect: The Keyboards Are Changing Our Language!". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  2. ^ "It's science: Your dominant hand can influence which baby name you pick". Motherly. 2020-07-02. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  3. ^ Mosher, Dave (2012-03-07). "The QWERTY Effect: How Typing May Shape the Meaning of Words". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  4. ^ Goldhill, Olivia. "Studies show keyboards have a powerful "QWERTY effect" that's shaping our word preferences". Quartz. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  5. ^ "The Wubi Effect | Radiolab". WNYC Studios. Retrieved 2020-08-30.