Economist : The world language

[Brian Akers]

In a message dated 12/24/99 4:41:09 AM, lmfosse at ONLINE.NO writes:

>English will dominate for as long as America
>rules and perhaps a bit longer, just as Latin dominated Europe for quite
>a few centuries after the collapse of the Roman empire. But no language
>rules for ever. Maybe we'll all speak Chinese a few centuries from now.

I'm not so sure. The global entrenchment of English may be a once-and-for-all
deal. The Chinese will simply rule us via English.


>Have a nice new millennium everybody on the list: Don't miss this terrific
>opportunity for a party.

My sentiments, only squared. Or cubed.


>I'll doggedly pursue my secret conspiratorial aim of making Norwegian
>the next world language.

Today, Minnesota; tomorrow, the world!


Best wishes to all!!!

Brian


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