Cognitive and Linguistic Boundaries in Digital Homogenization (eurozine.com)

• Translation as a geopolitical and cultural defense mechanism.
• Rejection of automated borderlessness as a form of cultural nihilism.
• Importance of maintaining human-centric linguistic differences in digital spaces.

"The text explores the erosion of linguistic and existential boundaries in a digital world. It positions translation not as a tool for erasing difference, but as a crucial medium for recognizing and preserving it. In the context of 'borderlessness'—often driven by corporate digital platforms—the act of translation serves as a defense against cultural nihilism and the dehumanization of communication. This is a critical component of European Cultural Sovereignty, countering the trend of AI-driven uniformity that ignores the geopolitical and social realities of European borderlands."