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	T:&ensp;This is why I don't value politics much. So, where is the most useful place to invest time? With local community leaders. ... I'm continuing to try to get a foot in the library door. I get so far, and then people don't follow up. The Grok description is helpful but doesn't necessarily get to ... tell the stories of where it's been most helpful.		T:&ensp;This is why I don't value politics much. So, where is the most useful place to invest time? With local community leaders. ... I'm continuing to try to get a foot in the library door. I get so far, and then people don't follow up. The Grok description is helpful but doesn't necessarily get to ... tell the stories of where it's been most helpful.

	S:&ensp;We could call people. Send emails to Wikidelphia subject (organizations) about what they find most useful. It's tricky to figure out how people might use Wikidelphia. ... Why have a ''Whole Earth Catalog'' of people who don't pay ~~attn~~ to others?		S:&ensp;We could call people. Send emails to Wikidelphia subject (organizations) about what they find most useful. It's tricky to figure out how people might use Wikidelphia. ... Why have a ''Whole Earth Catalog'' of people who don't pay attention to others?

	All the stuff that makes the world work needs to be thought through. ... It's not easy, but I don't want to stop trying. Write down my view of what I'm trying to do.		All the stuff that makes the world work needs to be thought through. ... It's not easy, but I don't want to stop trying. Write down my view of what I'm trying to do.

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	S:&ensp;If a sender comes with money, ''they'''ll get a reply ... Why vote for somebody who doesn't reply?		S:&ensp;If a sender comes with money, ''they'''ll get a reply ... Why vote for somebody who doesn't reply?

	T:&ensp;This is why I don't value politics much. So, where is the most useful place to invest time? With local community leaders. ... I'm continuing to try to get a foot in the library door. I get so far, and then people don't follow up. The Grok description is helpful but doesn't ~~necly~~ get to ... tell the stories of where it's been most helpful.		T:&ensp;This is why I don't value politics much. So, where is the most useful place to invest time? With local community leaders. ... I'm continuing to try to get a foot in the library door. I get so far, and then people don't follow up. The Grok description is helpful but doesn't necessarily get to ... tell the stories of where it's been most helpful.

	S:&ensp;We could call people. Send emails to Wikidelphia subject (organizations) about what they find most useful. It's tricky to figure out how people might use Wikidelphia. ... Why have a ''Whole Earth Catalog'' of people who don't pay attn to others?		S:&ensp;We could call people. Send emails to Wikidelphia subject (organizations) about what they find most useful. It's tricky to figure out how people might use Wikidelphia. ... Why have a ''Whole Earth Catalog'' of people who don't pay attn to others?

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	S:&ensp;Kyle Oliver is the guy. Designed SONAI using ChatGPT to help people understand what happens at Other Networks. [Gives details of how SONAI works.] One problem: it goes to the bottom of responses not the top. I'll show Matt what Kyle did.		S:&ensp;Kyle Oliver is the guy. Designed SONAI using ChatGPT to help people understand what happens at Other Networks. [Gives details of how SONAI works.] One problem: it goes to the bottom of responses not the top. I'll show Matt what Kyle did.

	Paul, have I told you that HR has been spending time on how to ~~communica~~ with extraterrestrials?		Paul, have I told you that Humanity Rising has been spending time on how to communicate with [extraterrestrials]?

	If Matt doesn't jump in, maybe we'll pay Kyle. But Matt seems interested.		If Matt doesn't jump in, maybe we'll pay Kyle. But Matt seems interested.

	S: I guess we're all tired now.		S:&ensp;I guess we're all tired now.

	~~T: next meeting first Thu of Aug?~~

	~~S: I'd like to spend more time with the CCC and Wik; cut back on ON and HR.~~




			T:&ensp;Next meeting the first Thursday of August?

			S:&ensp;I'd like to spend more time with the Community Connections Collaborative and Wikidelphia, and cut back on Other Networks and Humanity Rising [which has already been cut from a daily meeting to a weekly meeting].

	==See Also on Wikidelphia==		==See Also on Wikidelphia==
			*[[Community Connections Collaborative (CCC)]]

	==See Also Elsewhere==		==See Also Elsewhere==

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	S:&ensp;I talked to Matt about that.		S:&ensp;I talked to Matt about that.

	T:&ensp;Who set up Other Networks'?		T:&ensp;Who set up Other Networks?

	S:&ensp;Somebody from California. I'll remember his name eventually.		S:&ensp;Somebody from California. I'll remember his name eventually.

	P: we have about ~~10 min~~ left.		P:&ensp;We have about ten minutes left.

	S: Kyle Oliver is the guy. ~~designed~~ SONAI using ChatGPT to help ~~peo~~ understand what happens at ON.		S:&ensp;Kyle Oliver is the guy. Designed SONAI using ChatGPT to help people understand what happens at Other Networks. [Gives details of how SONAI works.] One problem: it goes to the bottom of responses not the top. I'll show Matt what Kyle did.
	[details of how SONAI works.] ~~one~~ problem: it goes to bottom of responses not the top.

	~~location "Stan's first conversation with SONAI ..." on ON~~		Paul, have I told you that HR has been spending time on how to communica with extraterrestrials?

	~~I'll show Matt what Kyle did.~~

	P, have I told you that HR has been spending time on how to communica with extraterrestrials?

	If Matt doesn't jump in, maybe we'll pay Kyle. But Matt seems interested.		If Matt doesn't jump in, maybe we'll pay Kyle. But Matt seems interested.
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	==See Also Elsewhere==		==See Also Elsewhere==
			*[https://othernetworks.org/Humanity_Rising Humanity Rising]
	*[https://othernetworks.org/Main_Page Other Networks]		*[https://othernetworks.org/Main_Page Other Networks]
	*[https://othernetworks.org/SONAI_-_Stan%27s_OtherNetworks_AI SONAI - Stan's OtherNetworks AI SONAI]		*[https://othernetworks.org/SONAI_-_Stan%27s_OtherNetworks_AI SONAI - Stan's OtherNetworks AI SONAI]

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	T:&ensp;What about a SONAI for Wikidelphia?		T:&ensp;What about a SONAI for Wikidelphia?

	S: I talked to Matt about that.		S:&ensp;I talked to Matt about that.

	T: ~~who~~ set up on's?		T:&ensp;Who set up Other Networks'?

	S: ~~somebody~~ from ~~Calif~~. I'll remember his name eventually.		S:&ensp;Somebody from California. I'll remember his name eventually.

	P: we have about 10 min left.		P: we have about 10 min left.

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	P:&ensp;Writing is good for organizing thoughts.		P:&ensp;Writing is good for organizing thoughts.

	S:&ensp;Nice about AI, it writes back. (On Other Networks,) I have Stan's Other Networks AI. I'll keep writing to 'SONAI' and put it on ON so I can remember and others can see.		S:&ensp;Nice about AI, it writes back. (On Other Networks,) I have Stan's Other Networks AI. I'll keep writing to SONAI and put it on Other Networks so I can remember and others can see.

	T: What about a SONAI for ~~Wik~~?		T:&ensp;What about a SONAI for Wikidelphia?

	S: I talked to Matt about that.		S: I talked to Matt about that.

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	P:&ensp;Writing is good for organizing thoughts.		P:&ensp;Writing is good for organizing thoughts.

	S:&ensp;Nice about AI, it writes back. ~~ON:~~ Stan's Other Networks AI. I'll keep writing to 'SONAI' and put it on ON so I can remember and others can see.		S:&ensp;Nice about AI, it writes back. (On Other Networks,) I have Stan's Other Networks AI. I'll keep writing to 'SONAI' and put it on ON so I can remember and others can see.

	T: What about a SONAI for Wik?		T: What about a SONAI for Wik?
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	==See Also Elsewhere==		==See Also Elsewhere==
			*[https://othernetworks.org/Main_Page Other Networks]
	*[https://othernetworks.org/SONAI_-_Stan%27s_OtherNetworks_AI SONAI - Stan's OtherNetworks AI SONAI]		*[https://othernetworks.org/SONAI_-_Stan%27s_OtherNetworks_AI SONAI - Stan's OtherNetworks AI SONAI]
	*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whole_Earth_Catalog Whole Earth Catalog]		*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whole_Earth_Catalog Whole Earth Catalog]

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	S:&ensp;[Reads it aloud.]		S:&ensp;[Reads it aloud.]

			<blockquote>
			The description, written on July 16:

			Wikidelphia is a community-driven, open-source online encyclopedia focused on Philadelphia, PA, functioning as a digital hub for local resources, organizations, and events. It aggregates information on nonprofits, businesses, community groups, and cultural activities, creating a comprehensive directory for residents and visitors. Maintained by volunteers and the nonprofit Community Magic, it emphasizes user-contributed content, covering topics from local history to current civic initiatives. Wikidelphia achieves outcomes like enhanced community engagement by connecting users to local services, events, and advocacy groups. It supports small businesses and nonprofits by increasing their visibility, fostering collaboration, and providing a platform for grassroots projects. For example, it lists local festivals, like those in Fishtown, and community efforts, such as Chinatown’s highway-capping project, reflecting Philadelphia’s vibrant civic life. Reviews from users highlight its utility as a go-to resource for discovering local happenings, though some note its interface could be more user-friendly. By centralizing diverse information, Wikidelphia strengthens community ties and promotes civic participation, making Philadelphia’s resources more accessible.
			</blockquote>

	T:&ensp;[Says something about raising funds. P can't hear because of loud A/C running.]		T:&ensp;[Says something about raising funds. P can't hear because of loud A/C running.]

	S:&ensp;What might people feel is worthy of subscribing to? a useful ~~feat~~ to add to attract subscribers? ~~don~~'t ~~necesly~~ make it a paywall situation. so that's a first stab at fundraising from users. we have ~~emails~~, right?		S:&ensp;What might people feel is worthy of subscribing to? A useful feature to add to attract subscribers? Don't necessarily make it a paywall situation. So that's a first stab at fundraising from users. We have email addresses, right?

	P: ~~yes~~ but I've gotten few replies.		P:&ensp;Yes, but I've gotten few replies (when sending 'subject notices').

	S: ... ~~people~~ have full inboxes.		S:&ensp;... People have full inboxes.

	P: story about ~~Heather Talarico~~		P:&ensp;[Tells story about an unresponsive local politician.]

	S: i've heard said that emails aren't answered because somebody has to be paid to do that. ~~what~~ about volunteers doing that?		S:&ensp;I've heard said that emails aren't answered (by politicians) because somebody has to be paid to do that. What about volunteers doing that?

	P: no replies from ~~Norcross~~, either		P:&ensp;No replies from (my Congressman), either.

	S: if a sender comes with money, ~~THEY~~'ll get a reply ... ~~why~~ vote for somebody who ~~doesnt~~ reply?		S:&ensp;If a sender comes with money, ''they'''ll get a reply ... Why vote for somebody who doesn't reply?

	T: ~~this~~ is why I don't value politics much. so, where is the most useful place to invest time? ~~with~~ local community leaders. ... I'm continuing to try to get a foot in the library door. i get so far, and then people ~~dont~~ follow up. ~~the grok descrip~~ is helpful but ~~doesnt~~ necly get to ... tell the stories of where it's been most helpful		T:&ensp;This is why I don't value politics much. So, where is the most useful place to invest time? With local community leaders. ... I'm continuing to try to get a foot in the library door. I get so far, and then people don't follow up. The Grok description is helpful but doesn't necly get to ... tell the stories of where it's been most helpful.

	S: we could call people. ~~send~~ emails to ~~Wik~~ subject about what they find most useful. it's tricky to figure out how ~~peo~~ might use ~~Wik~~. ... ~~why~~ have a ~~whole earth catalog~~ of peo who dont pay attn to others?		S:&ensp;We could call people. Send emails to Wikidelphia subject (organizations) about what they find most useful. It's tricky to figure out how people might use Wikidelphia. ... Why have a ''Whole Earth Catalog'' of peo who dont pay attn to others?

	all the stuff that makes the world work needs to be thought thru. ... it's not easy, but I dont wanna stop trying. write down my view of what I'm trying to do.		all the stuff that makes the world work needs to be thought thru. ... it's not easy, but I dont wanna stop trying. write down my view of what I'm trying to do.
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	==See Also on Wikidelphia==		==See Also on Wikidelphia==
	*[[2-1-1 SEPA Social Services Directory & Hotline]]
	*[[:Category:Does-Facility_Rentals\|Category:Does-Facility Rentals]]
	*[[Community Connections Collaborative (CCC)]]
	*[[Philadelphia Family Voices (PFV)]]
	*[[Ted Hewson]]
	*[[Uplifme]]

	==See Also Elsewhere==		==See Also Elsewhere==
	*[https://~~findhelp~~.org/ ~~FindHelp.org~~]		*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whole_Earth_Catalog Whole Earth Catalog]

	[[Category:About-Wikidelphia]]		[[Category:About-Wikidelphia]]
	[[Category:Is-Notes]]		[[Category:Is-Notes]]