I have a suggestion that goes in a different direction than "linguistically
diversifying the Internet". There is a power inherent in the Web that might
permit the accomplishment of something of supreme value to the whole human
race. Could we not use it to achieve what is suggested in this quote from
the Baha'i writings?
"In order to facilitate complete understanding between all people, a
universal auxiliary language will be adopted and in the schools of the
future two languages will be taught -- the mother tongue and this
international auxiliary tongue which will be either one of the existing
languages or a new language made up of words from all the languages -- the
matter is to be determined by a confederation met for the purpose which
shall represent all tribes and nations."
  (Abdu'l-Baha, Divine Philosophy, p. 84) If we allow the digital divide to
be multiplied by the Tower of Babel, we will be using a wonderful gift to
further divide us.
Why not use it to bring us together?
Chuck Smith, in Puerto Rico
Nearby dom 12 feb 2006 19:14:33 AST