KPDS 2005-2 Soru=83

The author draws a strong parallel between ---- -- .

We should care about dying languages for the same
reason that we care when a species of animal or plant
dies. It reduces the diversity of our planet. In the case of
language, we are talking about intellectual and cultural
diversity, not biological diversity, but the issues are the
same. As a result of decades of environmental publicity
and activism, most people have come to accept that
biodiversity is a good thing. But linguistic diversity has not
enjoyed the same publicity. Diversity occupies a central
place in evolutionary theory because it enables a species
to survive in different environments. Increasing uniformity
holds dangers for the long-term survival of a species. The
strongest ecosystems are those which are most diverse. It
has often been said that our success in colonizing the
planet can be accounted for by our ability to develop
diverse cultures which suit different environments.