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Explore the complexities of Unicode adoption and its impact on communication in this insightful conference talk. Delve into the challenges of converting languages to the Unicode standard and discover the unexpected benefit of emoji compatibility. Trace the rich history of emoji from its origins in Japanese SMS communications to its current widespread use across social networks. Examine the technical and social implications of extended character sets, including potential miscommunication issues arising from varied platform implementations. Gain a deeper understanding of why both users and platforms must approach Unicode responsibly. Learn about the power and pitfalls of this expanded form of digital expression, going beyond mere emoticons to a more nuanced system of communication.
