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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 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: 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: 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 | S: 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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These notes come from a Wikidelphia meeting held on 2025 July 17. These are just notes and should not be taken as verbatim quotations.
Present were Wikidelphia Instigator Stan Pokras (S), Staff Editor Paul Sank (P), and volunteer Ted Hewson (T).
9:28 PM
T: P got Grok AI to write a description of Wikidelphia. Let's look at it.
S: [Reads it aloud.]
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.
T: [Says something about raising funds. P can't hear because of loud A/C running.]
S: 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 (when sending 'subject notices').
S: ... People have full inboxes.
P: [Tells story about an unresponsive local politician.]
S: 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 (my Congressman), either.
S: 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 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: 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.
P: Writing is good for organizing thoughts.
S: 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 Wikidelphia?
S: I talked to Matt about that.
T: Who set up Other Networks?
S: Somebody from California. I'll remember his name eventually.
P: We have about ten minutes left.
S: 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 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.
S: I guess we're all tired now.
T: Next meeting the first Thursday of August?
S: 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].