November has been a month of forward momentum, with key discussions around improving meeting accessibility, finalizing new websites, and expanding community engagement. From planning SEI’s 2025 goals to reimagining video content with AI, we’re making strides to strengthen our foundation and innovate for the future.

12 November 2024

Hey everyone, I wanted to share some highlights from what we’ve been working on this past month. A big part of our recent discussions revolved around making our meetings easier to access. We’ve been running into limitations with our current setup, so we’re exploring better streaming options that keep things simple for everyone. On the planning side, we’re gearing up for a focused session to map out SEI’s 2025 goals, especially around fundraising and organizational growth. Financially, we’re in good shape, though we had a big annual insurance expense this month. End-of-year giving is coming up, so we’re looking at ways to connect more with donors and make the most of it.

We’re also looking to grow the team, especially with finding a new Treasurer since our current one is stepping down soon. It’s a high trust position with a vital role, and we’re in the market for a replacement. If you have accounting skills and experience with non-profit organizations, please reach out to us by emailing [email protected]. 

As our current Treasurer, Georgia Phelps has been instrumental in building our financial systems from the ground up and has greatly enriched our internal discussions with her extensive organizational experience. I will deeply miss her insights, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

On the development side, three new websites are almost ready to launch—something I’m really excited about. For the Navigating Beliefs course, we’ve made solid progress, and while there’s still a lot to do, we’re adjusting Phase II (Modules 7 - 14) to be completed by the end of 2025 (instead of this year), so everyone knows what to expect. I’m also really looking forward to holding regular meetings with other groups who are neutral on the application of Street Epistemology to better align on principles, projects, and visions.

Lastly, we’re diving into some creative and innovative projects. One shift we’re considering is replacing our longstanding Video of the Month feature with AI-curated highlights to spotlight SE content in a more dynamic way (look for an SE Podcast episode soon showcasing this). AI is also shaping up to be a useful tool for analyzing videos and even summarizing our conversations. On the research side, the study we’re collaborating on is coming together nicely, with backend development proving tedious yet almost done. And as we plan for 2025, we’re exploring ways to expand SE’s reach through events and partnerships. Lots of exciting things are on the horizon, and I’m grateful for all the energy and support that makes it happen. Let’s keep building!

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That’s all for this update! I’m fortunate to be working alongside an amazing team of passionate and skilled individuals, tackling everything from course development to website launches—all with the goal of making Street Epistemology more engaging and accessible. Your continued support means the world as we push forward and bring these exciting projects to a world that clearly needs them.

Regards,

Anthony Magnabosco
Executive Director, Street Epistemology International

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