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90: Enpoopification (with Grant Barrett and Tim Brookes)
Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
The Endangered State of Writing Systems
This chapter explores the endangered state of writing systems in the world today and sheds light on the cultural factors behind their extinction. It discusses the misconception about the number of writing systems and highlights the lack of attention given to their preservation. The chapter also examines the connection between the endangerment of languages and the endangerment of cultures.
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