Comments on: Alexander von Humboldt visits Australia https://languageonthemove.com/alexander-von-humboldt-visits-australia/ Multilingualism, Intercultural communication, Consumerism, Globalization, Gender & Identity, Migration & Social Justice, Language & Tourism Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:48:01 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 By: Norm Painting https://languageonthemove.com/alexander-von-humboldt-visits-australia/#comment-123740 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:48:01 +0000 https://www.languageonthemove.com/?p=22869#comment-123740 A fascinating and thoughtfully written piece, Gabrielle. I really enjoyed how the article brings Alexander von Humboldt’s ideas to life while connecting them meaningfully to Australia’s scientific and environmental history. The discussion of his influence on figures like Ferdinand Mueller and Georg Neumayer clearly shows how Humboldt’s integrative view of science shaped early research in Australia. One additional reflection is how his emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration feels even more relevant today in addressing climate change and sustainability challenges.

Nouman Khalid
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