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Language doesn't change because it is "breaking"; it changes because it is working. It is a mirror of human movement, thought, and connection.

As our world changes, our vocabulary must expand to describe it. A person from the year 1800 would have no context for words like "blog," "software," or "biohazard." We create new words (neologisms) or repurpose old ones to keep up with the pace of human innovation. 4. Social Identity and "Coolness" Why Do Languages Change? free ebook download

by Guy Deutscher. While the full book is under copyright, many university portals offer extensive summaries and "open access" chapters regarding his theories on language evolution. Language doesn't change because it is "breaking"; it