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Debate: Should everyone in the world speak the same language?
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[Edit] Should everyone in the world speak the same language? |
[Edit] Background and contextFifty to ninety percent of the world's languages will disappear in the next century, according to the The Rosetta Project. Clearly, a consolidation in languages in the 21st century is predicted. [1] People have often been thinking about how difficult it is to have different countries speaking different languages. Some people think it would just be easier to have one universal language, the classic comeback being that this would not be practical nor realistic. There is also a saying stating
But is this really the case? Does the knowledge of more than one language really develop an individual personally? Does the fact that there exist more than one language even bring something positive? Should measures be taken to slow down the already happening consolidation of languages? Should ancient languages, for example, be preserved?
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[Edit] [ ![]() Communication: Would a universal language improve communication between people? | |
[Edit] Yes
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[Edit] NoPeople would become lazy and bored of 1 language because they like to learn new things like math and science and english. yes english is a good language to learn. no french. |
[Edit] [ ![]() Culture: Would an universal language be beneficial culturally? | |
[Edit] Yes
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[Edit] NoI cant think of any good reasons but here's one anyways. If people speak different languages, they would have a bond with their families and can tell secrets to their friends without other people hearing them because that would be wrong. |
[Edit] [ ![]() Would choice of universal language be an easy one? | |
[Edit] Yes
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[Edit] NoIt is impractical to have everyone learn just one language because you know there are like a zillion people in the world and everyone loves their one language and stuff and they get really protective like England or Wales- wait they speak the same language.. right? anyways if you learn one language it would be good.
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[Edit] [ ![]() Would the adoption of an universal language be simple and quick? | |
[Edit] Yes
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[Edit] NoYou know some people like me are so dumb and we dont know how to learn new languages so like we will take so many years until the sun dies and the moon reigns and stuff and all we should do is watch gossip girl and one tree hill like smart people.
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[Edit] [ ![]() Economy: Would the universal language be beneficial economically? | |
[Edit] Yes
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[Edit] No
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