When writers are beginning to claim AI-generated text as *their* writing, when by extension literature is considered by many somewhat achievable via AI, and when the contours of human creativity against AI translation get blurred day by day, the only thing human that still holds literary value will
![[Please share] ProgrezTribe is a community where social issues are discussed in simple language (Japanese & English). For fluent speakers English, it's a place to practice your Japanese & simple English, whereas for fluent Japanese speakers, it's a place for English conversation practice & learning how to communicate in simple Japanese.
We've all seen activist/academic events about ethnocentrism where all speakers are native speakers of Japanese. We still have to understand English to keep up with the latest queer politics. Our discussion tables are often exclusive to people with language disorders.
ProgrezTribe is an attempt to do things differently. We aim to be a space for everyone to feel heard and included regardless of their proficiency level.
In the community, we discuss things both internally & with guests. If you're not interested in learning Japanese, you can still join us & enjoy chatting with interesting people we invite.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rivqbspmmh4gtzc7jafuda36/bafkreibwvliq2wcqfulnhvnxauxubwi2o74hgr2kzccekdc2hhatwkrnma)
![チラシのデジタル画像。内容は以下の通り。/ Flyer, digital version. Below is what it says.
Take your time forming a sentence.
It’s okay to stop mid-sentence.
Ask for clarification if you need it.
Don’t worry about understanding 100%.
Bad pronunciation? That’s okay.
In ProgrezTribe, you don’t
practice Japanese―you use it.
Search for ProgrezTribe to find
our newsletter for more information!
ゆっくりでもOK
文の途中で止まってもOK
聞き直してもOK
全部わかんなくてもOK
発音が苦手でもOK
そんな英会話の
実践の場を作りました
詳しくは ProgrezTribe で検索して
ニュースレターを見つけてください
ProgrezTribe is a politically progressive Discord server where social issues are discussed in simple language, in either Japanese or English. Our goal is not to reach a consensus but to ensure everyone feels heard and included regardless of their proficiency level.
LAUNCH PARTY
- TKA4 (Higashi-Koenji)
- Saturday, May 10, 2025 (6-9PM)
- No RSVP required
- Nikki Kininmonth Tsukamoto and Masaki Seto will talk about language and marginalization
- DJ performance by Reed & 三冬
- Open mic (register at the door; can be poetry-reading, singing, stand-up, etc.)
- Entrance fee: 1500YEN (1000YEN to be donated to the venue, and 500YEN for snacks & beverages)
ProgrezTribe [プログレストライブ] は社会問題をやさしい英語／やさしい日本語という「シンプルな」言語で議論する政治的進歩派 Discord コミュニティ。
総意に至ることを目的とせず、言葉の流ちょうさに関わらず誰もが「自分も議論に参加して発言ができた」と思える場にすることを目指す場です。
立ち上げパーティーのご案内
- TKA4 (東高円寺)
- 2025年5月10日(土) 18～21時
- 事前申し込み不要
- キニマンス塚本ニキと瀬戸マサキによる「言語と周縁化」についてのトーク
- Reed & 三冬 によるDJプレイ
- オープンマイク（当日入口で受付；詩の朗読、歌、スタンダップなど）
- 入場料: 1500円（1000円は会場に寄付され、500円はお菓子＆飲み物代です）](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rivqbspmmh4gtzc7jafuda36/bafkreifj6dcinkpatczarvtta5p5sh2kgecwpqhndjexk4ddlgcv65zkyq)
