Indeed, there are plenty of cultures actively seeking to distinguish themselves from the norm. The people of Cataluña have a whole host of legitimate reasons to

Indeed, there are plenty of cultures actively seeking to distinguish themselves from the norm. The people of Cataluña have a whole host of legitimate reasons to want to distinguish themselves from Spain, and yes, language comes along with that. I have no particular horse in the race, I can't really decide if it's a good thing or a bad thing to self-isolate. I personally would like to reach out and assimilate mutually, but somewhere in my mind I want to see Japan continue to isolate itself somewhat, I'll have a fun time squaring that circle over my lifetime.