> We learn it to know who were are. It can be very much about telling you who you're supposed to be rather than the other way around. Israel and Hebrew is act

> We learn it to know who were are. It can be very much about telling you who you're supposed to be rather than the other way around. Israel and Hebrew is actually a good example. Modern Hebrew was created pretty much solely for nation-building purposes (and with great success). Jewish people are also pretty unique in having maintained a strong identity throughout the millennia without speaking a common language. I wonder how many national identities would survive without one. I'd posit not that many.