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> I think India needs to adopt an archive and extinguish policy with its many regional languages Do you have a reason why this is necessary? > Finally but not
by alphakappa 13y ago
> I think India needs to adopt an archive and extinguish policy with its many regional languages
Do you have a reason why this is necessary?
> Finally but not the least, Hindi needs to be turned into a language of the arts and sciences
Given the many advantages of learning science in a global language, what would be gained by trying to rewrite everything in a regional language? Is it really easier to rewrite textbooks, and translate scientific papers into Hindi, than it is for children to learn a language (English)?
- Vlaix 13y agoArchiving languages is necessary for linguistics' sake. God knows we'd love to have at least some form of written attestation for most ancient tongues.
- nileshtrivedi 13y agoI think he was referring to "archive and extinguish policy".
- alphakappa 13y agoYes, it's obvious why archiving is a good idea. I'm interested in knowing why someone thinks that extinguishing a living language is a good idea.