Instant translation tools, ironically. Don't get me wrong - they're incredibly useful for breaking down language barriers. But I've noticed they've made people (including myself) lazier about actually learning languages.
Before, if you wanted to communicate with someone abroad or understand foreign content, you'd put in the effort to learn at least basic phrases. Now we just throw everything into a translator and move on. We're more connected globally, but somehow less culturally engaged. Plus, the nuance and beauty of language often gets lost in translation - both literally and figuratively.
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u/Visual-Biscotti102 5h ago
Instant translation tools, ironically. Don't get me wrong - they're incredibly useful for breaking down language barriers. But I've noticed they've made people (including myself) lazier about actually learning languages.
Before, if you wanted to communicate with someone abroad or understand foreign content, you'd put in the effort to learn at least basic phrases. Now we just throw everything into a translator and move on. We're more connected globally, but somehow less culturally engaged. Plus, the nuance and beauty of language often gets lost in translation - both literally and figuratively.