L'Internet et les langues by Marie Lebert
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Marie Lebert's book takes a clear-eyed look at the relationship between the internet and the world's languages. It asks a simple but powerful question: Is the web a force for linguistic diversity, or is it quietly creating a monoculture?
The Story
This isn't a book with characters in the traditional sense. The 'story' is the journey of human language itself into the digital realm. Lebert traces how the early, English-dominated internet has slowly made room for other languages, thanks to activists, technologists, and communities. She shows the technical hurdles, like creating fonts and keyboards for non-Latin scripts, and the cultural fights to get languages recognized online. The plot is the ongoing push-and-pull between global connection and local identity.
Why You Should Read It
I loved how this book made me see the internet differently. Every time I switch my phone's language or see a website in translation, I now think of the effort behind it. Lebert doesn't just present problems; she highlights the people building digital libraries for endangered languages or fighting for open-source translation tools. It's ultimately hopeful. It argues that the internet's true potential isn't in making us all speak one language, but in giving every language a microphone and a global audience.
Final Verdict
Perfect for curious minds who use the internet every day but rarely stop to think about its underlying architecture—not the cables and servers, but the human language it's built on. If you're interested in technology, linguistics, or global culture, you'll find this short book packed with 'aha!' moments. It's for anyone who has ever wondered if the world wide web is truly for the whole world.
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Nancy Williams
1 year agoA bit long but worth it.