Siamak Fereidooni
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Independent researcher developing #Histometrics, a computational framework for measuring conceptual change across languages, cultures, and history. Research at the intersection of philosophy, political thought, digital humanities, and AI.
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… ハンドル (handoru, from English "handle")! Translating ハンドル as "handle" in the context of a car would be completely wrong, even if it comes from that word etymologically. Same goes the other way, telling a Japanese speaker to turn the ホイール from inside the car would be… very strange! 2/2
Show PostA good example of this is with Japanese. It has loaned many words from English, but many have lost or changed meanings. When talking about a car, ホイール (hoiiru, from English "wheel"), means the wheels touching the ground, never the steering wheel. The latter would instead be … 1/2
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Democracy isn't broken beyond repair—it needs better tools. Beth Noveck, author of REBOOT, argues that AI can help governments solve problems, and engage citizens at scale, but only if it is designed to serve the public rather than concentrate power.
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