what are 3 advanages of having a written language?

Answer 1

Great question. I'm no expert, but these 3 reasons came to mind:
+ clear communications
+ preservation of facts, history, data, tradition, etc.
+ potential equality among those who use it

Answer 2

Hmmm, the ones that pop out to me are:

1) Information storage, and transmission, across spatial and temporal distance, so that people who have never met may still effectively communicate.

2) Minimization of distortion in repetition (C'mon -- we've all played the 'telephone' game, and know first hand the changes that creep into strictly verbal transmissions over many iterations)

3) Presentation of highly abstract and/or complex concepts. I mean, would we really have calculus, for example, if we were unable to visually record and manipulate symbols? Imagine trying to explain to someone, without the use of any symbols, how to integrate, say, a second order exponential function (heck, try explaining a second order power function without visual props!) The same applies to most technological aspects of modern society, either in the production or use phase -- without written language I doubt there would be computers, spaceflight, microwave ovens, etc.; since their development required collaboration across time and space by many individuals, exchanging intricate collections of data, something that cannot be achieved effectively in a strictly oral tradition.

Answer 3

First off, I question the validity of this inquiry in the Computers & Internet section but I suppose if you are stretching the linguistic meaning behind the question, it might fit...

Language verbal and specifically written have had tremendous impacts on the growth of societies and ultimately human culture... I'd say my 3 advantages are as follows:

1) The conveyance and transmission of knowledge -- critical to advancement particularly since you can remember it accurately over verbal communication only
2) The propogation of the arts, specifically in literature and music
3) The increased application, growth and knowledge of symbols there use and importance in societies today

There are a ton more, I suppose, but you only asked for three...

Answer 4

1) the ease of the compiler to compile the program... shouting at compilers rarely works.
2) the ablity to modify what was written.
3) ease of dissemination of the code. Oral language often misses things like capitals and punctation.

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Answer 5

1) Original purpose: aid to memory
2) Communication
3) Some religious language is imputed to have spiritual significance beyond the symbols but can't exist without written language.

;-)

Answer 6

Communication
The Ability to transfer this communication
The Ability to accept the communication