Don’t get me wrong, i think linguistics is a lot of fun and i get that it’s an interesting field. I just don’t understand what practical applications it has beyond understanding languages better. What do we do with that understanding of languages? Is it purely about seeking knowledge?
I didn’t say studying things was a waste of time. I agree that language itself is one of the most important and impactful inventions in human history. Linguistics though… not nearly as important, as language will continue to exist and evolve without it being explicitly studied. Your post didn’t answer the OP at all. Why is linguistics important other than for seeking knowledge?
Side note: Lemmy is a small community. You can try not immediately responding with a personal attack, it might encourage more discussion.