language-extinction
The phenomenon of disappearing languages and the cultural implications of linguistic loss, as reported in various New York Times articles.
2 chapters across 2 books
All Connected Now: Life in the First Global Civilization (2001)Walter Truett Anderson
Chapter 5 primarily consists of a detailed list of references and citations that underpin the discussions in the book, touching on themes such as globalization as hybridization, postmodernism, cultural conflicts, and the evolution of world culture through international organizations. It highlights the interplay between local and global cultural dynamics, language extinction, and the social construction of reality, drawing on diverse scholarly works and journalistic sources to frame the global civilization discourse.
Clock of the Long Now: Time and Responsibility (1999)Stewart Brand
Chapter 15 of "Clock of the Long Now" explores the challenges and imperatives of preserving human knowledge and culture over extremely long time spans, such as ten thousand years. It highlights efforts to archive truth and memory against distortion, the fragility of cultural transmission through history, and proposals for creating enduring records or manuals to guide future civilizations. The chapter draws on examples from archival work in conflict zones, DNA evidence overturning historical injustices, and the survival of ancient texts through dark ages.