Although I was singularly focused on computer programming languages, your area of interest is just as interesting and, I think, comparatively exponentially challenging (fun!) .
In my university days, I was always very focused on computer science, engineering (math, physics, stats), and business admin courses, I always wished I had the time for anything linguistics. On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 5:24:57 AM UTC-4 JWHoneycutt wrote: > The idea of creating a perfect model for something is very appealing. > Having a wiki then be able to accept parameters that use the model to > generate "source code" (or whatever) is both noble but idealistic, so here > goes... > > I created a wiki that creates SVG scribbles (outlines) that represent > shorthand, a version called Teeline. I started by creating for the most > common English words. This idea expanded to creating outlines for > combinations of words and even phonetic components of words.Well, this idea > morphed into creating outlines for ANY phonetic component, using the IPA > (International Phonetic Alphabet - > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet). The next > step is to vocalize the outline. I am trying to match this (developing) > Teeline wiki with the Pink Trombone meme you may be familiar with. See > https://vimeo.com/359044847. > > Virtually every dictionary provides the IPA code to clearly nail down the > pronunciation of all words. This, of course, is not limited to English. > Once I I have a wiki that "translates" scribbles into vocalizations, this > can just as easily vocalize in EVERY language, just by grabbing the IPA > dictionary entries for any language. > > This essentially becomes a universal translator for vocalized language, as > well as a way to write in a format that myself and a few friends (those of > you reading this) can learn to read. > > So, Charlie, I am not giving up on the philosophic thinking... > > JWHoneycutt > > On Friday, March 10, 2023 at 5:16:07 PM UTC-5 Charlie Veniot wrote: > >> Transpilers come to mind. Compilers too. >> >> If it is possible to transpile from one language to another >> successfully. If it is possible to compile from one language to another >> successfully. >> >> It doesn't matter what the source language is. Pseudocode, models, etc. >> They are just other languages. So transpile from anything to some language >> ... why not? >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TiddlyWiki" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tiddlywiki/df44c44d-1657-4508-85f0-e71397c24cf3n%40googlegroups.com.
