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Resistance against linguistic flaws, challenges of diverse naming, and combating climate change with volcanic rock

The chapter explores a story of resistance against linguistic flaws caused by misspelled names on a bank's outdated system, leading to a GDPR complaint and raising concerns about supporting diverse languages and legal risks. It discusses the challenges of accurately representing names in digital and international contexts, citing cultural naming rules and the impact of inconsistent transliteration. Additionally, the chapter mentions the Internet Artifact Museum and a study on using volcanic rock to combat climate change.

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