Cognitive Language Machine- Language Comprehension Toolbox

A project in Indianapolis, IN by Jon Klopfer
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Cognitive Language Machine is a project for open education- using Natural Language Processing, it will reduce education inequality.
Backers: 123
Average Pledge Per Backer: $172

Funded: $21,198 of $20,000
Dates: Feb 6th -> Mar 8th (30 days)
Project By: Jon Klopfer
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Latest News

Thank you everyone! A few hours left!

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
It's felt like such a long journey to get to where we are now- but the journey has just began. Now, with funding, the road and vision of where we were going, is ready to be actually travelled. This path, it is filled with the riches of knowing we're... (Read More)

We have gotten to our funding goal! Only a few hours left- keep spreading the word!

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
 We are so very happy for the support we all received! And so happy to have made our funding goal of 20k. Currently it feels very unreal- I want to say that running a kickstarter for such a good cause has been such a rewarding experience, and that... (Read More)

What it's really like 4AM 83% funded w/ 35 hours to go... doing a kickstarter.... Trying to be honest.

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 I have no idea if this is good PR or not-- but I feel that it's very honest. Like everyone who has backed this project who cares for the cause-- we, us, working on it the... (Read More)

My last update had a typo in the url

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
http://www.thejonjon.com/omm/syn_smash2.html Sorry, I typed smasher not smash-- totally my bad... sorry! I'm going to copy the link so it works on both URLS, but that was really my bad (it's been a hectic day- thanks Mr. Frik Strecker for pointing it... (Read More)

So many things to announce! -- it's crunch time!

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Several things to announce today: with only 3 days left, it's crunch time. We just got our 100th backer and we're now 75%+ funded – great work everyone! We have a new tool live online (be careful, it's only a beta) and if you dive too deep, it will... (Read More)

OpenDyslexic font face on main site and wordpainter & It's time to push for change!

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Some great news today--- while we only have 4 days left (Urgent Time now...), I have the main page of www.thejonjon.com and also wordpainter (http://www.thejonjon.com/wordpainter) using the OpenDyslexic font face... This font is to assist people with... (Read More)

Update Feb. 28- Word painter for the public

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_SfFrjCJco  Ellen does an update for the Cognitive Language Machine-- yes, Lucy makes a cameo... Word painter URL: http://www.thejonjon.com/wordpainter/ Also we were mentioned in an article:... (Read More)

New tool launched-- also 50% Funded-- Keep the ball rolling!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
 Link to grammar analysis tool:  http://thejonjon.com/omm/grammar_one.html I'm working on getting Word Painter running on my server and live.... I think my server will be able to handle it-- should have it ready tomorrow! "Hand by hand, one at a... (Read More)

So far what I have learned about the process

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
 Almost to 50% only 9 days to go-- here is what I've learned and some thanks-- please spread the word, it's for a good cause! almost 10k in pledges so far is impressive and very generous, but I need more support! Together we can accomplish this:... (Read More)

PSA by co-founder Ellen Kizik - Ukrainian American w/ a big heart and belief in the future

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
While this is not exactly an update on what happened today --- it is a PSA by co-founder Ellen Kizik. [Jon Klopfer writing this] Ellen was born in Odessa, Ukraine and came to the United States when she was 5 years old with her family. She says she... (Read More)

Midterm project update

February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all backers so far! Here is a video update on the progress of the project. Try out some of the CLM tools @ http://www.thejonjon.com  In addition to stay in touch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CognitiveLanguageMachine -Jon Klopfer... (Read More)

Facebook group -- link

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
For 0day updates and links to tools in progress and other exclusive content (I'll be posting kickstarter updates as well) - check out http://www.thefacebook.com/CognitiveLanguageMachine Thank you! :) -Jon Klopfer  (Read More)

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