>they create tools that other individuals then have a choice to either use, or not. Language is also technology. It is probably the most important technology w

>they create tools that other individuals then have a choice to either use, or not. Language is also technology. It is probably the most important technology we have. But you can hardly argue that people make a choice to use language. Sure, you could choose to learn a new language, but that only handicaps you unless you're moving somewhere. And even then, that might be a massive waste of effort.