In contrast to what many older generations believe about texting, discuss McWhorter’s views on the subject. What does he think and why? Describe the similarities McWhorter draws between speaking and texting.

Explain how "lol" has evolved over the years.

Discuss McWhorter’s purpose for drawing a connection between various individuals from various points in time (i. e. the professor, a schoolteacher, the President of Harvard, a superintendent and a poor man, among others).

What is the last thing McWhorter says he would want to know if he had the ability to go into the future? What would he do with this knowledge?