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Digital Tongues: Should We Revive Extinct Languages in VR? The 2026 Debate

Imagine stepping into a virtual Cornish village in 1520, bartering with a shopkeeper in their native tongue. Or attending a digital ceremony where the melodies of the Ainu language, once suppressed, are spoken freely again. This is the promise—and profound dilemma—of reviving extinct languages in Virtual Reality.

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We need to stop romanticizing the “dying” Baltic languages

We’ve all heard the story. It’s a powerful, poignant narrative: the ancient Baltic languages, noble survivors of history, now teetering on the brink of extinction, threatened by globalization and English. It’s a story told with the best intentions, meant to spark concern and action. But what if this well-meaning narrative is actually holding us back?

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Is French really the ‘Language of Love’? The surprising science of how it sounds

We’ve all heard the cliché: French is the language of love. It’s whispered in romantic films and cited as a reason for a Parisian getaway. But is there any scientific truth behind this charming label, or is it just a cultural stereotype? The answer may lie in the unique sounds of the language itself.

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Beyond K-Pop: the hidden tech superpower of the Korean language

We explore Hangul's digital genius and the surprising challenges Korean poses in the age of AI, setting it apart from other global languages.