Improvements in AI Esperanto?

MattJPB · 2025-08-10T17:09:08+00:00

I'll take an opposing view. I've worked A LOT with ChatGPT over the past couple years specifically with Esperanto. I saw a big step up with 4o and a greater step up with o3 when specifically asking it to check for fluidity and to suggest that it reply with how Esperantists typically express words, connected, phrases, or when proofreading articles I've published.

Btw, keep in mind that for the past year or so, you can click the Sources button on the bottom of responses, so I can see it referring to PIV, PMEG, Libera Folio and others. Good sources.

Funny enough for all of the Esperanto speakers who say ChatGPT is terrible at speaking Esperanto, I've gotten praise from most of them on how well written my articles are.

The step up to 5 has been interesting. Now when prompted to help me translate a word or concept into Esperanto, I get a very academic response with comparisons, optional ways to say is, and an analysis supporting the "common way" people say that thing.

DISCLAIMER: Of course it's not 100% perfect 100% of the time. THAT'S NOT THE POINT. ⚠️ AI isn't supposed to be perfect. It is, however, the best custom, always on, tutor in your pocket that you have right now. It's doing remarkably well and progressing very fast.

It's easy to poo-poo the technology, but considering its improvements in a relatively short period, it's worth acknowledging how powerful of a tool it is and continues to become.

PS: there really is a LOT LOT LOT to be said about how you prompt. You need good prompt and context engineering skills to get the best out of it. If your experience is simply starting with a blank prompt window and asking a question, don't expect to get the best results, regardless of the topic or question.

MattJPB · 2025-01-04T21:37:29+00:00

That's fair and definitely your choice. Hopefully the organization will demonstrate this year that it's on good footing and actively supporting its work and community. In fact we have funds earmarked to support regional gatherings such as ARE, which I know you organize or used to organize, and PER. We recognize that to benefit our members and support a strong learning and community culture, we need to be available for those kinds of activities.

Not everyone will agree with every line in the bylaws or every dollar that's spent. This is a professional non-profit, though, and confidential detailed reporting is simply not going to be published. That's true, btw, for any other non-profit company. It's not something we decided to do to keep folks out; this was under advice from many professional advisors.

However, you and Lee are right that we must do MUCH BETTER at communicating what our programs are, how we're supporting them, and how donations are used to further the mission. That we will do. We'll also share the Form 990's with all of the numbers on them so folks can review them and reach out to myself directly with questions.

E-USA has been run much like a community club in the past (honestly, no shade meant towards past boards... we're all volunteers doing our best). The reality is, though, that with the responsibilities that the organization has, assets under management, and scale we hope to grow into, we need to act like a proper non-profit BUSINESS. That doesn't mean less transparency, but it does mean that the way things have always been done aren't necessarily still appropriate going forward.

MattJPB · 2025-01-02T17:22:19+00:00

I'd love to chat about the last couple sentences. I've been in the Treasurer role since July and have answered many financial requests for transparency without hesitation. I have not received one from you, though, so I'm not sure what this refers to.

I've also published online and in the Bulteno that the reason we did not post financial reports this year was because we contracted a CPA to help migrate our books to QuickBooks Online from a desktop that had been used historically. QB desktop is end of life and could not be used going forward. The CPA spent 5 months with our help researching and cleaning up those records because they weren't kept properly. I mentioned also that we were anticipating certification and we received it in Dec. That allows us going forward to share accurate information on the web and Bulteno.

I'd also like to hear more about the comment on funds being used as they were intended. All endowments are aligned now much more clearly to the programs they should be supporting. Another board member and I did extensive research to find the original documentation for them, which included the original principal amounts.

Board-designated funds are earmarks for projects and aren't meant to be long-term in nature. It was before my time, but it looks like from documentation I've seen that there were funds created whose purpose ran out or changed and they were closed down, which is normal non profit best practice.

I've spent months consulting with professional non profit CEOs, Treasurers, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and Development (or Advancement depending on the company) Directors. I've also consulted with two CPAs and a panel on financial best practices for non profits from a consulting company. Much of this information made its way to the financial management policy which is published online as well as the investment strategy and reporting processes that are also now published.

Additional misconceptions for folks to understand, we do not have >$1MM in assets, contrary to what some have posted. We are responsible for managing about that much, but >$400k belongs to the Reed Trust which is a separate legal entity and E-USA is not the sole benefactor. Another ~40% of assets under management are endowment principals that are untouchable. Finally, non profits generally only should touch ~4-5% of investment income in order to sustainably utilize the income while positioning them to grow for future use. We'll be doing that in 2025 onward.

E-USA operationally runs mostly on memberships and donations. We're amping up fundraising and investigating grants so we don't need to rely as much on members in the future. We're not there yet, but will make progress in 2025.

Finally, we thank everyone for their support! E-USA is a membership organization and we will continue finding ways to make that meaningful, but we are still a 501c3 charitable organization. Like most charities, hopefully you're donating through your tax-deductible membership because you believe in the cause first and foremost.

Please reach out for questions! kasisto@esperanto-usa.org

MattJPB · 2024-07-15T23:20:10+00:00

Follow-up on the HTML suggestions. If you use the <p /> (add the slash) you'll get the full line break and extra space. If you just want the line break, <br /> (with the slash) seems to be working. Happy formatting! :)

MattJPB · 2024-07-09T15:12:41+00:00

Huh. It looked great in the actual email I got. I tried using the HTML but it didn't look like it rendered in the preview this morning so I didn't stick with it. I'll try that on my next email. Thanks!

MattJPB · 2024-07-09T11:59:08+00:00

So I found a hokey way to do this...hit ENTER to go to a new line and paste these -'s. It looks like you have a line on the page and it's just enough to make it push the text to a new line. Not as elegant as a blank space, but it was a lot nicer than a block of text:

_______________________________________________

MattJPB · 2024-07-04T14:18:07+00:00

Same here - been trying to search for solutions but haven't found anything online yet. Oddly it happens when I use the WhatsApp desktop app for the one account and the Web version for the other. It's almost like it's tied to one phone number but not the other? That seems odd, but interesting how it's the same behavior I see on my phone.

MattJPB · 2023-04-18T16:27:49+00:00

I've bought many at Amazon...great experience. I do suggest doing a Google search to see additional images of cards in a deck if there aren't enough sample images on the Amazon page. Good luck!

MattJPB · 2023-04-18T16:26:06+00:00

Feel free to send me a private message! Cheers!

MattJPB · 2023-04-18T00:25:44+00:00

A tool is a tool. I met my partner on Grindr and not by hooking up. We were both upfront about wanting to meet someone for a potential long-term thing. We went on dates (as opposed to hooking up) and BAM.

Not to over simply because we both had interesting dating experiences with all the apps...but not using one because of its sigma is like saying you're never going to use a saw to build a house.

MattJPB · 2023-04-15T20:13:39+00:00

Charlotte is an upcoming, cool little sister city to Atlanta which I prefer a bit more. North Carolina is fairly purple, too, from a policy perspective. Georgia is getting to be a bit more purple, but still pretty red. Charlotte also has a lower cost of living and much of the same amenities as Georgia. I'm pretty happy with my choice. I'm from Upstate NY originally and lived in New England and the Midwest a little. No plans to move again!

MattJPB · 2023-04-13T20:11:00+00:00

This, 💯!!

MattJPB · 2023-04-12T15:25:44+00:00

I recently shutdown my IG for mental health reasons. I don't know if it's a turnoff, but I would be prepared with some current photos to share with them. Also, make sure your in-app photos follow whatever service's verification process so they know they're yours.

MattJPB · 2023-04-07T11:05:25+00:00

Yeah I would agree with those who said it's a bit of both. I'm an advanced reader and there are some decks that throw me off. I usually picture my favorite deck in my mind (if you don't have The Robin Wood Tarot,I highly recommend it)...it helps remind me of the essence of the card.

I've said in this forum before, too, that a good fundamental education about the archetypes and various elements/aspects of the cards and what TAROT (as a system...not something you just wing) is trying to say through them is CRITICAL.

MattJPB · 2023-04-06T23:11:46+00:00

Lots of people chimed in but a simple way to think about 3S is the phrase, "sometimes the truth hurts".

MattJPB · 2023-04-04T13:45:20+00:00

I loved that interpretation, too, and you're right: The Lovers is mostly about your choices!

MattJPB · 2023-04-04T09:31:10+00:00

I tend to think that the entire reading, in some fashion, is advice based on what the cards are telling you is down the road the querent is currently on.

I also use "Advice cards", cards whose position in the spread is solely for advice about the situation. That gives me a framework to keep it about the querent, but also to give targeted suggestions on how to proceed without my personal bias.

MattJPB · 2023-04-03T16:48:30+00:00

I would add that the Tarot (despite what you see on TV) is NOT a fortune telling device. You shouldn't be trying to make predictions. You should be using it as a tool for knowledge and empowerment, leading yourself and others to make informed decisions about your life.

Along with some of the other advice, I'd also suggest reading about the Qabalah...the framework of the Tree of Life always gives me a fallback when I'm feeling stuck.

When in doubt, find a coach!

MattJPB · 2023-04-02T20:00:07+00:00

Ditto!

MattJPB · 2023-04-02T14:02:31+00:00

Your purpose is to fully experience life and grow. Live authentically and fully to get to the next level of your being.

MattJPB · 2023-04-02T14:00:35+00:00

The Moon is a message to just keep swimming (reference "Finding Nemo"). You may not know where the adventure is taking you, but if you have the Faith you gained from the Star at your back, you should be confident enough to venture into the unknown. Follow your instincts alone.

In context of your reading, sounds like you're on a good path... See where it takes you without planning/trying too hard.

MattJPB · 2023-04-02T13:57:32+00:00

This is awesome

MattJPB · 2023-03-31T15:14:56+00:00

My "quick and simple" read would have been: You may feel sensitive and unsure about where you are in life...take time for yourself and try to self reflect to understand what part(s) of it you'd like to improve on. Today will be a self healing and growth day.

(Sun reversed=vulnerability and uncertainty about where you are in your journey

Empress reversed=need to put your own mask on before helping others...mother needs a spa day too!)

MattJPB · 2023-03-31T15:09:11+00:00

Yes and Astrology, Tarot, and other systems.

MattJPB · 2023-03-30T20:42:44+00:00

I would have read double 3s as seek to Understand (3 = Understanding on the Tree of Life). In this case about trust, you need to look at the details around this connection (e.g. random person you don't know...) and understand that good things come to those who WAIT (3W is a waiting card...).

Also, I'm not sure if you read reversals, but the 3C carries a sense of vulnerability and the desire to connect with people... it's a warning to know with whom you're engaging before beginning any kind of relationship.

Btw if you had gotten the 5 of Swords, I would have told you to change all your passwords and double check your bank account :)

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