Simplication (caused by internationalization) and diversification (caused by localization) are two ends of a spectrum, but languages, both their spoken and written forms, have bounced between those ends throughout history. In a century or two, by the time simplification has succeeded on Earth, the settlers on Titan will rebel with their own graphical symbols for displaying language.

> we are seeing some language trends that do favor internationalization and simplification over localization and keeping with linguistic tradition.

I know you're not necessarily advocating it, but if our cultures change to adapt to our technological limitations, that's the reverse of what I think should be happening - there's a problem with the tech.

Right, there will be less common languages. The faded ones could be kept in the digital world by using special fonts.