4 ms·
I think the concern is more the loss of literature written over the ages in a language. Equally importantly, language - as an extension of culture - shapes the
by mkaziz 12y ago
I think the concern is more the loss of literature written over the ages in a language. Equally importantly, language - as an extension of culture - shapes the way people think. Different people thinking differently is how problems can get solved, instead of monstrous uniformity you seem to be envisioning.
- thaumasiotes 12y agoThis doesn't make any sense. Ancient literature will be lost no matter how many languages the world holds at any time -- language change means that it isn't possible to understand ancient works. Sure, it's easier for an English speaker to pick up Old English than Ancient Egyptian, but both take years of effort. > Different people thinking differently is how problems can get solved, instead of monstrous uniformity you seem to be envisioning People think plenty differently while speaking the same language. They don't think any more differently if they speak different languages.
- mkaziz 12y agoAre you bilingual? If so, that perhaps you'll know what I'm talking about.