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Ask HN: Recommendations for Universal Translator failure/Tower of Babel sci-fi?

1 pointsby b1nalmost 2 years ago
Are there any sci-fi stories with the following scenario...<p>- Most people only speak their local language<p>- They form close relationships (e.g. marriage) with people who doesn&#x27;t speak their language.<p>- They can only communicate with their loved ones via a &quot;universal translator&quot;.<p>- The universal translator breaks down.<p>- They can no longer communicate with their loved ones.<p>I&#x27;m sure I&#x27;ve seem similar themes, but it&#x27;s usually with aliens or an inability to communicate with everyone regardless of language.

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