• #156: Language Preservation, LLMs, Arctic World Archive, OSV and Skateboarding Culture with Jack Connor

  • Oct 11 2024
  • Length: 56 mins
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#156: Language Preservation, LLMs, Arctic World Archive, OSV and Skateboarding Culture with Jack Connor

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  • My guest today is Jack Connor, a linguist, programmer, and author who speaks more than seven languages and has built various AI language technologies. In 2023, Jack launched a project to preserve endangered languages, believing that losing a language means losing an entire culture. Outside of his work, Jack is also a semi-professional skateboarder and has lived in ten countries. TIMELINE 00:57 Introduction to Language Preservation and LLMs 03:23 The Importance of Navajo Language and Its History 05:58 The Arctic World Archive and Language Storage 08:28 Cultural Significance of Language Preservation 11:15 AI's Role in Language Preservation and Revitalization 13:43 Challenges in Preserving Living Languages 16:32 Traditional vs. Modern Methods of Language Preservation 21:16 Preserving Languages Through Technology 22:22 Working with Native Speakers for Accuracy 23:46 The Importance of Quality Assurance in AI 25:14 The Risks of Machine-Generated Content 25:49 Language Diversity and Dialects 27:42 The Complexity of Language Classification 29:28 Cultural Exchange and Language Learning 30:53 Skateboarding and Language Preservation 33:50 Self-Motivation in Learning Languages 36:01 Experiencing Culture Through Language 37:57 Global Trends in Language Extinction 41:13 Cultural Connections Through Language 42:42 Preserving Endangered Languages 48:52 The Role of Fellowships in Language Projects 53:45 Language Learning and Cultural Immersion 56:01 Linguistic Determinism in Sci-Fi 58:57 Future of Language Preservation and AI's Expanding Role SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Follow Jack Connor on TwitterNavajo language[Navajo Code Talkers](https://www.britannica.com/story/navajo-code-talkers-infographic#:~:text=That language had no alphabet,code based on word substitution.)Code Talker, book by Chester NezThe Future of Data Preservation - AWASami languageNaba languageBasque languageMutual intelligibilityCahuilla languageDocumenting Endangered Languages: 𝕏 InterviewO'Shaughnessy FellowshipsSlaughterhouse-Five by Kurt VonnegutStories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang
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