The Committee That Created A Rival Language

In 1907, scholars met to choose a global language, but they accidentally invented a new one. Their attempt to fix Esperanto resulted in Ido, a distinct language designed to be more logical.

A group of international experts gathered to select a universal language, eventually settling on Esperanto with specific improvements. This revised version became known as Ido, which means offspring in the new language. While they hoped to unite the world, the change actually split the community into competing factions. Today, Ido serves as a fascinating example of how language reform can create more drama than unity.