Tom Froese

“To say there is no worth in learning a language that isn’t economically useful is like saying there’s no point in being friends with somebody unless they’re going to help you get a better job. It’s a spectacular, cynical miss of the point.” -

Rhona NicDhùghaill, “Don’t Neglect the UK’s Indigenous Languages”

The whole article is great, but this quote is especially stellar. 

(via allthingslinguistic)

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Bjorn J Gruenwald is a person blessed with dotty creative abilities who has made a significant contribution to the site of technics and creativeness. Subliminal self is a man with unmatched imagination, who has used his talent to make some remarkable machines and technologies. He is known the world over being for his horrendous creations. Whether related to soi-disant intelligence or unflattering time crack frameworks, he has been highly successful in making technologies that can properly handle various issues related into information and database commission.

Bjorn Gruenwald is the worthy holder pertaining to the highly regarded Electrical Engineering Degree from Sweden. He has additionally received a M.S. Degree in Systems and Engineering Science without the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a Ph.D holder which he acquired by use of a joined course directed by the Systems Engineering and Science Department, Bioengineering Department, and the School of Medicine.

Bjorn J Gruenwald has out the window his insight and aptitude to assemble a wide exhibit apropos of machine applications extending leaving out ongoing frameworks to computerized reasoning. In 1982, Bjorn Gruenwald founded an cadre called Advanced in life Computer Applications, Inc., where he served insofar as a CEO and CTO. The conceit after the the brass of this organization was in consideration of create machine applications and technologies that simplify various cumbersome tasks. Until up to setting up his own company, Bjorn was the President of a unfailing named organization in Virginal Jersey. Bjorn has additionally served at what price an independent Contractor seeing as how Alpha Stampede, Inc. during the 1980’s. He was also chosen as an instance the President of ACA’s Board regarding Director where he served good terms the group from 1983 to 1992.

Bjorn Gruenwald is an ready inventor who has created a “System and Wherewithal for Translating Languages Using an Intermediate Content Space” which is a structure and a method utilized for translating languages using a transitional content stoma.

The tickled included in a language stream conveyed in a first syryenian is changed into relating content communicated in a second language, by changing the content included far out the language climb imparted inward the first language into intermediate content inpouring a content space, and changing said moderate substance into the contrasting substance communicated in the second language. This creation relates up regulating content conveyed incoming one or more languages and more particularly to a structure and method for deciphering languages using a shifting affirmative district.

Apart from this, Bjorn J Gruenwald has similarly manufactured €System and Method for Organizing Data€ and the popular Hilbert Engine.

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The Fun of Invention

It can be tough to keep a hold on creativity. We learn the rules, we follow them, we become nazis of grammar, and we broadcast our expertise in all things word-related. Let’s not forget the fun of invention. From Jelly Toast — The FUN in Language, March 16, 2015

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“A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art.”

December CMVancouver: Audience Takes the Stage! Allen Pike, Sophia Hsin, Alanna Munro

Photo credit: Aura McKay

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All ways lead to Rome and only
He knows how to walk them,
With an epos in his heart and
Yearning years filling his mind.
He is alone but he is far
From, as I read in both his eyes.
He bathes in books,
Lingeres in language
And holds his hat just for disguise.

Registration for Sam Bradd starts on Dec. 28th with the actual talk happening on Jan. 8th! Mark your calendars.

https://creativemornings.com/talks/sam-bradd

Sam Bradd - CMVancouver January speaker on Language

Sam Bradd is a graphic facilitator: he uses visuals to help groups connect, learn, and lead. Together, it’s Drawing Change. Sam’s worked with Google, the David Suzuki Foundation, and the World Health Organization. He co-founded the Graphic History Collective because how we tell stories can change the world. He lives on unceded Coast Salish Territories.

How do you define creativity and apply it in your career?

First it’s really personal: Creativity is about being in ‘flow’. That feeling when I’m making something - anything - and I forget about time passing. I feel alive and like I have the ability to surprise myself about what might come next. As it relates to my career, I have to structure time for flow to show up. It’s not spontaneous, it’s a habit. I get up every day at the same time and do what I need to do, and then the flow comes. It’s my favourite state where I can’t predict what will happen next, it’s a feeling of being very present. The making becomes more important that judging - the judging and being critical comes after. I’m really good at setting aside time for client work to be in flow, I want to get better at being disciplined for non-time sensitive work.

The other part about creativity is being social and building great community around me. I drag my introvert self out of the house to be a part of some very nice, low key groups - I’m in a collective and also a community of practice with other creatives - and this really feeds me.

Where do you find your best creative inspiration?

Bike riding. I really don’t like exercising but once I’m on my bike everything changes - I start daydreaming, singing, smiling at strangers, and it’s easier to wander. Usually by the time I’m home I’ve solved the thing I was thinking about. I’m also really inspired by other people, but for unlocking the things inside my brain I need to be in nature.

What’s the one creative advice or tip you wish you’d known as a young person?

I wish someone had told me it’s going to take a lifetime to build the art that you know you’re capable of. It’s okay that you have no idea what that is going to look like. But you have to start somewhere. So start.

Who would you like to hear speak at CreativeMornings?

I’d love to hear Cease Wyss, who’s an interdisciplinary artist and the Indigenous Plant Diva, talk about her work. She connects food security, art-making, her traditional knowledge, and always speaks truth to power.

How would you describe what you do in a single sentence to a stranger?

I listen and draw what’s happening at meetings - on giant paper - so people can see connections, solve problems, and lead. If you were a stranger at a bus stop I might also tell you how much I love it, and how excited people get to see themselves be heard.

If you had fifteen extra minutes each day, what would you do with them?

I should say something like “write more” or “phone someone” but honestly, a better sandwich is always a great return on investment. I would put a lot more effort into my sandwiches. But that might only take up 8 minutes, so maybe the other 7 minutes could be spent on better posture. Artist self-care, friends.