Translation technology is useful, but

In this forum this is probably “preaching to the choir”, but here’s an article by Michael Haugh, Professor of Linguistics and Head of School of Languages and Cultures, The University of Queensland

“Learning languages allows us to experience different ways of thinking.”

https://www.mercatornet.com/connecting/view/translation-technology-is-useful-but-should-not-replace-learning-languages/

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Yes, I agree with this professor.
Learning languages and speaking different languages helps us not only to know more about the life and about the cultute and lifestyle in different countries, but (and it’s the most important!) to think about the same things in different ways.