Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Have emojis changed the world?
Position‹4 of 4

Yes, emojis have far-reaching social implications.

This position holds that emojis have far-reaching social consequences. It argues they are now so woven into communication that they shape everything from business strategy to courtroom evidence — even creating a new axis of power within the Unicode Consortium that decides which emojis exist.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. Emojis have established a new axis of power within the Unicode Consortium
    Emojis are made 'official' by being established within the Unicode. This is decided by the Unicode Consortium, a powerful committee made up of a small group of the world's most powerful tech companies.
  2. Emojis now influence our courts.
    The use of emojis in online messages as evidence for intent, in otherwise ambiguous cases has risen dramatically in recent years. Emojis have now been the critical piece of proof in hundreds of legal cases.
  3. Emojis are used by businesses to expand their customer base
    Consumers are increasingly responsive to campaigns that integrate emojis. Both corporate and consumer behaviours have therefore adapted to the growing influence of emojis.