13. Values and Language. Although computer-driven translations have improved dramatically over earlier attempts, translation is still intensely cultural. Communication always involves many layers of meaning, and when you move between languages, there are many more opportunities for misunderstanding. Try to express some important values that you have

(e.g., freedom of the press) on this Web site, and see how they are retranslated in fi ve different languages: http://www.tashian.com/multibabel/.