From barrier to enabler: Transforming language for global health collaboration
Marie Roseline Darnycka Bélizaire,
Lynka Ineza,
Ibrahima Socé Fall
et al.
Abstract:The biblical narrative of the Tower of Babel serves as a metaphor for the challenges and divisions created by the multiplicity and diversity of languages. According to the story, the construction of the Tower of Babel was seen as an act of defiance against divine will, leading to the creation of multiple languages, subsequently fragmenting humanity into groups unable to understand each other. This historical allegory underscores the importance of overcoming linguistic barriers to foster collaboration for the b… Show more
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