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Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Dyslucksia, published by Shoshannah Tekofsky on May 9, 2024 on LessWrong. The curious tale of how I mistook my dyslexia for stupidity - and talked, sang, and drew my way out of it. Sometimes I tell people I'm dyslexic and they don't believe me. I love to read, I can mostly write without error, and I'm fluent in more than one language. Also, I don't actually technically know if I'm dyslectic cause I was never diagnosed. Instead I thought I was pretty dumb but if I worked really hard no one would notice. Later I felt inordinately angry about why anyone could possibly care about the exact order of letters when the gist is perfectly clear even if if if I right liike tis. I mean, clear to me anyway. I was 25 before it dawned on me that all the tricks I was using were not remotely related to how other people process language. One of my friends of six years was specialized in dyslexia, and I contacted her, full excitement about my latest insight. "Man, guess what? I realized I am dyslectic! This explains so much! I wish someone had told me sooner. It would have saved me so much grief." "Oh, yeah, I know." "Wait, what?" "You are very obviously dyslectic." "Wait, why didn't you tell me?" "You didn't seem bothered." "Oh…" Turns out my dyslexia was a public secret that dated back all the way to my childhood (and this was obviously unrelated to my constitutional lack of self-awareness). Anyway. How come I kind of did fine? I'm fluent in English (not my native language), wrote my PhD thesis of 150 pages in 3 months without much effort, and was a localization tester for Dutch-English video game translation for two years. I also read out loud till the age of 21, trace every letter like it's a drawing, and need to sing new word sounds to be able to remember them. I thought everyone had to but no one sent me the memo. Dear reader, not everyone has to. When I recently shared my information processing techniques with old and new friends, they asked if I had ever written them down so maybe other people could use them too. I hadn't. So here is my arsenal of alternative information processing techniques. Read Out Loud Honestly, I didn't realize there was an age where you were supposed to stop doing this. In school you obviously had to whisper to yourself. At home you go to your room and read at normal volume. If it's a fiction book, you do voices for the different characters. It's great. I remember my sister sometimes walking in to my room when I was little cause she said it sounded like so much fun in there. It totally was. Later I found out my mother made sure my siblings never made me aware it was unusual I was still reading out loud. Instead she signed me up for competitions to read books on the local radio. This was before the wide-spread internet and audio books. Later I'd read to my parents sometimes, who were always excited about how much energy I threw into the endeavor. I didn't know any different. In college I was still reading out loud. Research papers have a voice. Mathematical equations especially. They take longer to say out loud than to read in your head, but you can never be sure what's on the page if you don't. According to my brain anyway. When I was 22 I moved in with my first boyfriend and reading out loud got a little obstructive. I started subvocalizing, and that was definitely less fun. I still subvocalize now. But if I struggle to follow a passage, I go back to reading it out loud. I've probably read out this essay a dozen times by now. I keep checking the cadence of every sentence. It's easier to spot word duplications, cause I find myself repeating myself. Missing words also stick out like inverted pot holes. They destroy the flow. So I jump back and smooth them over. Sometimes when I talk, I finish the sentence differently than it's written. Then I go back and ...
Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Dyslucksia, published by Shoshannah Tekofsky on May 9, 2024 on LessWrong. The curious tale of how I mistook my dyslexia for stupidity - and talked, sang, and drew my way out of it. Sometimes I tell people I'm dyslexic and they don't believe me. I love to read, I can mostly write without error, and I'm fluent in more than one language. Also, I don't actually technically know if I'm dyslectic cause I was never diagnosed. Instead I thought I was pretty dumb but if I worked really hard no one would notice. Later I felt inordinately angry about why anyone could possibly care about the exact order of letters when the gist is perfectly clear even if if if I right liike tis. I mean, clear to me anyway. I was 25 before it dawned on me that all the tricks I was using were not remotely related to how other people process language. One of my friends of six years was specialized in dyslexia, and I contacted her, full excitement about my latest insight. "Man, guess what? I realized I am dyslectic! This explains so much! I wish someone had told me sooner. It would have saved me so much grief." "Oh, yeah, I know." "Wait, what?" "You are very obviously dyslectic." "Wait, why didn't you tell me?" "You didn't seem bothered." "Oh…" Turns out my dyslexia was a public secret that dated back all the way to my childhood (and this was obviously unrelated to my constitutional lack of self-awareness). Anyway. How come I kind of did fine? I'm fluent in English (not my native language), wrote my PhD thesis of 150 pages in 3 months without much effort, and was a localization tester for Dutch-English video game translation for two years. I also read out loud till the age of 21, trace every letter like it's a drawing, and need to sing new word sounds to be able to remember them. I thought everyone had to but no one sent me the memo. Dear reader, not everyone has to. When I recently shared my information processing techniques with old and new friends, they asked if I had ever written them down so maybe other people could use them too. I hadn't. So here is my arsenal of alternative information processing techniques. Read Out Loud Honestly, I didn't realize there was an age where you were supposed to stop doing this. In school you obviously had to whisper to yourself. At home you go to your room and read at normal volume. If it's a fiction book, you do voices for the different characters. It's great. I remember my sister sometimes walking in to my room when I was little cause she said it sounded like so much fun in there. It totally was. Later I found out my mother made sure my siblings never made me aware it was unusual I was still reading out loud. Instead she signed me up for competitions to read books on the local radio. This was before the wide-spread internet and audio books. Later I'd read to my parents sometimes, who were always excited about how much energy I threw into the endeavor. I didn't know any different. In college I was still reading out loud. Research papers have a voice. Mathematical equations especially. They take longer to say out loud than to read in your head, but you can never be sure what's on the page if you don't. According to my brain anyway. When I was 22 I moved in with my first boyfriend and reading out loud got a little obstructive. I started subvocalizing, and that was definitely less fun. I still subvocalize now. But if I struggle to follow a passage, I go back to reading it out loud. I've probably read out this essay a dozen times by now. I keep checking the cadence of every sentence. It's easier to spot word duplications, cause I find myself repeating myself. Missing words also stick out like inverted pot holes. They destroy the flow. So I jump back and smooth them over. Sometimes when I talk, I finish the sentence differently than it's written. Then I go back and ...
David Icke challenges the Dutch government's ban on him entering the Netherlands and 25 other European countries (and in truth many other countries worldwide that use the same immigration criteria including the United States). In this podcast you'll first hear an interview David Icke gave immediately after with Rico Brouwer from Potkaars, followed by Icke's contributions during the hearing. All English spoken.Icke who was denied entrance to the Netherlands for this case, had to participate through what turned out a flaky Skype connection. He broadcast his experience through his own channels, leading to this montage of courtroom footage as broadcast in the Netherlands and images taken from Icke's stream. The Dutch/English report is available through the video channels.Ruling on dec. 19tharticle/links: https://potkaars.nl/blog/2022/12/8/livestream-zaak-inreisverbod-david-icke-op-9-december
Hi there. My name is Andrew Morrison and welcome to the Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start out day with some of the finest names in voice over. If you'd like to know more about me, feel free to visit my personal website at www.voicebard.com . In this episode, I continue my coffee with Paul Strikwerda, founder of Nethervoice.com and Dutch-English talent trusted to voice of brands recognized world wide. In our last coffee chat we discussed how he stays top of mind for potential clients and presents the value of himself as a voice over artist. Today we talk to Paul about a traumatic event that changed how he views the voice over industry and the resources that have helped him along the way to become the well known voice over talent that he is today. He also teaches us of the work that goes in to make an impact as an instigator and an inspiration in his own growth as a person. Thank you to Paul Strikwerda for taking the time out of his busy schedule to discuss with us the eyes through which he sees the world and teaching us about our value not only as a voice over talent, but as people. If you'd like to know more about Paul, you can visit him at http://www.nethervoice.com . Thank you for listening and i'll see you next time! -Drew
Hi there. My name is Andrew Morrison and welcome to the Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start out day with some of the finest names in voice over. If you'd like to know more about me, feel free to visit my personal website at www.voicebard.com . In this episode, I continue my coffee with Paul Strikwerda, founder of Nethervoice.com and Dutch-English talent trusted to voice of brands recognized world wide. In our last coffee chat we discussed his start as voice over artist as well as the inspiration and imagination he draws from to bring voice over projects to life. In this episode, we talked about: Making Money in your Pjs Not worrying about your voice over competition. As well as presenting the value of yourself and being a magnet for potential clients. I hope you enjoy learning about Paul's keeps his “fish” fresh so he is always top of mind when someone may need the talent this wonderful artist brings to the table. In our next episode, we talk to Paul about a traumatic event that changed how he views the voice over industry and the resources that have helped him along the way to become the well known voice over talent that he is today. Thank you for listening and i'll see you next time! -Drew
Hi there. My name is Andrew Morrison and welcome to the Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start out day with some of the finest names in voice over. If you'd like to know more about me, feel free to visit my personal website at www.voicebard.com . In today's episode, we have my dear friend Paul Strikwerda. Paul is an audio award winning producer and Dutch-English voice over coach and artist with companies such as National Geographic and Discover Channel to Coca-Cola and Priceline, holding his client's satisfaction as his best credential. He is founder of Nethervoice.com and author of Building a Vocal Booth on a Budget and the phenomenal voice over and solopreneur freelance guide “Making Money in your Pjs”. Paul was kind enough to take from his busy schedule to talk about how he got started as a voice over artist, living life through the eyes of a dutch talent, and the resources that helped keep his imagination alive. We discuss: Finding voice over jobs. How to help your clients find you. Professional deformation and misophonia. I hope you enjoyed learning about how Paul made his way from the Netherlands to America and found his inspiration in the world of voice over! In our next episode, we talk to Paul about presenting the value of yourself as a voice over artist and being a magnet for your next client utilizing SEO marketing. Thank you for listening and i'll see you next time! -Drew
learn about some Dutch-English false friends
In our second episode, we talk to Dutch English rapper, Mill Green (Instagram: itsmillgreen/Spotify: Mill Green) who just got back from New York City and explore his musical life. We also explore Ski's background and entry into hiphop, as well as his unique sound made with late friend XXXTentacion. Lil Uzi Vert made fans wait two years to drop an album and went even further by releasing Eternal Atake's Deluxe version with 14 more tracks on top of the original 18 track album which Jeen explores.
Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano deliver an hour packed full of house music without boundaries. There’s music from Oliver Heldens, Tom Starr, Wheats, Illyus & Barrientos, Rebuke and Cloonee. The AAA Track is a Dutch-English collocation between Simon Kidzoo & Kideko. 1. Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano feat. Kes Kross - Coffee Shop (Marc Volt Remix) (SONO) 2. Oliver Heldens - Fire In My Soul ft. Shungudzo (Tom Staar Extended Remix) (RCA) 3. Rebuke - The Pipe (DIRTYBIRD) 4. Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Marc Volt - In My Mind (SONO) 5. Babalou - In The Jungle (SOLA) :: The AAA Track :: 6. Kideko & Simon Kidzoo - Shake That (Spinnin' Deep) 7. CASSIMM - Feel Like This (Armada Subjekt) 8. Illyus & Barrientos - Shout (Toolroom) 9. Jude & Frank, 1 World & Bob Marley - Sun Is Shining' (Arista Records) 10. Cloonee - Gospel (Repopulate Mars) 11. Wheats - Strong Feelings (Saved) :: Tour Anthem :: 12. Sunnery James & Ryan Marchiano - PINA 2019 BOOST 13. Mendo & Fancy Inc - Who You Are (ABODE) 14. Lex Luca - Flight Times (Wire Works) 15. Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano feat. Kes Kross - Coffee Shop (Mednas & Nikola Remix) (SONO) 16. YAX.X - Don’t Know Me (SONO)
Various Artists - New Noise Year's Party (3 x C-60 cassette) A01 - H64 A02 - Export B01 - Condom B02 - Iron Brotherhood C01 - Victor/im C02 - mistery guest This 3 cassette set is a report on a small festival organised by Club Moral on 31 December 1986. Four of the bands had earlier played together in Birmingham on an event organised by Condom (Mermaid, 26 September 1986). Apart from the recordings not very much information on the event was to be found in our archives. "With bleeding ears from old to new" certainly sounds like an excellent idea and I would definitely be willing and able to play. As Ingo is looking to organise something in Germany between December 20th and January 7th the two could be combined very well. (letter from Condom, 15 November 1986) Mike wrote me that you're going to invite me to a live event on New Year at Club Moral. Please confirm. Please also confirm if you are interested in a H64 performance at Club Moral; I enclosed a demo tape in the above mentioned package. (letter from Victor/im, 3 December 1986) H64 is a German project by Thomas Beck. Iron Brotherhood is a Scottish project by Jess Hopkins. Victor/im is a German project by Ingo Techmeier. Condom is an English project by Mike Dando. Export were a Dutch/English collaboration, but I don't remember who. The Mystery Guest were Club Moral. This episode was posted in three separate uploads, this is the third one.
Various Artists - New Noise Year's Party (3 x C-60 cassette) A01 - H64 A02 - Export B01 - Condom B02 - Iron Brotherhood C01 - Victor/im C02 - mistery guest This 3 cassette set is a report on a small festival organised by Club Moral on 31 December 1986. Four of the bands had earlier played together in Birmingham on an event organised by Condom (Mermaid, 26 September 1986). Apart from the recordings not very much information on the event was to be found in our archives. "With bleeding ears from old to new" certainly sounds like an excellent idea and I would definitely be willing and able to play. As Ingo is looking to organise something in Germany between December 20th and January 7th the two could be combined very well. (letter from Condom, 15 November 1986) Mike wrote me that you're going to invite me to a live event on New Year at Club Moral. Please confirm. Please also confirm if you are interested in a H64 performance at Club Moral; I enclosed a demo tape in the above mentioned package. (letter from Victor/im, 3 December 1986) H64 is a German project by Thomas Beck. Iron Brotherhood is a Scottish project by Jess Hopkins. Victor/im is a German project by Ingo Techmeier. Condom is an English project by Mike Dando. Export were a Dutch/English collaboration, but I don't remember who. The Mystery Guest were Club Moral. This episode will be posted in three separate uploads, the first two are available now, the third will follow in the next couple of days.
Various Artists - New Noise Year's Party (3 x C-60 cassette) A01 - H64 A02 - Export B01 - Condom B02 - Iron Brotherhood C01 - Victor/im C02 - mistery guest This 3 cassette set is a report on a small festival organised by Club Moral on 31 December 1986. Four of the bands had earlier played together in Birmingham on an event organised by Condom (Mermaid, 26 September 1986). Apart from the recordings not very much information on the event was to be found in our archives. "With bleeding ears from old to new" certainly sounds like an excellent idea and I would definitely be willing and able to play. As Ingo is looking to organise something in Germany between December 20th and January 7th the two could be combined very well. (letter from Condom, 15 November 1986) Mike wrote me that you're going to invite me to a live event on New Year at Club Moral. Please confirm. Please also confirm if you are interested in a H64 performance at Club Moral; I enclosed a demo tape in the above mentioned package. (letter from Victor/im, 3 December 1986) H64 is a German project by Thomas Beck. Iron Brotherhood is a Scottish project by Jess Hopkins. Victor/im is a German project by Ingo Techmeier. Condom is an English project by Mike Dando. Export were a Dutch/English collaboration, but I don't remember who. The Mystery Guest were Club Moral. This episode will be posted in three separate uploads, the first is available now, second and third will follow in the next couple of days.