You do know that within that spectrum there are thousands of useful and fun activities, right?

It's not "learn a million languages or be a meth head".

Why don't you share some of the amazing skills you've acquired through not learning languages?

I speak 3 different languages, 2 at C2 level and 1 at ~B2 level. I understand 2 more at about B1 level.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of...

Remember, always attack the idea, not the person.

So you haven't actually learned any great skills through avoiding learning languages?

Why do you think that bolsters your idea?

Because Mister Offensive Tone, I know that there are trade offs to everything and sacrifices to be made with each choice. And I am not convinced that all that time I spent learning those other languages was spent wisely.

I have also noticed by moving to a country which is hyper focused on everyone learning many languages that it creates a ton of resentment and loss of other abilities, for example reduced STEM skills.

So the opportunity cost is real.

Right, learning many languages is subject to diminishing returns. European languages look barely distinguishable to me, so learning them would be a waste of time.