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So, bad news. Culturally, the Wasq'u consider Kiksht something that is for the community rather than outsiders. So unfortunately I think it will be extremely ch
by antics 2y ago
So, bad news. Culturally, the Wasq'u consider Kiksht something that is for the community rather than outsiders. So unfortunately I think it will be extremely challenging to find someone to teach you, or resources to teach yourself.
- diggan 2y agoHow do you combine that feeling/observation together with what you're working on now, which I'm guessing you'll eventually want to publish/make available somehow? Or maybe I misunderstand what the "it will eventually be of help" part of your first comment.
- antics 2y agoI myself am very conflicted. I will always do what the elders say but opening things up greatly enhances the chance of survival.
- diggan 2y agoYeah, I understand, somewhat of an dilemma. Still, I wish you luck and hope that you manage to find a way that is acceptable to everyone involved.
- RobotToaster 2y agoDoes that present philosophical questions on if an AI is part of the community or an outsider?
- birdyrooster 2y ago[dead]
- antics 2y agoI’m not sure that the AI itself has many ethical complications. Many terms of service grant AI companies ownership of the data you supply to them though and that very problematic for many tribes which consider the language sacred and not to be shared.
- macinjosh 2y agoI wonder why their language is dying. /s
- Affric 2y agoHaving a language that only your in group can speak is a good survival strategy