Poll: If you could choose a superpower to enhance your translator life, which would it be?
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Lieven Malaise
Lieven Malaise
Bèlgica
Local time: 06:04
Mebre des-de 2020
Francès a Holandès
+ ...
Facepalm Mar 2

If I would have a super power, I would use it to make enough money in 1 day to stop working, and I would start to explore the world hiking, day after day.

By the way, this might be the most stupid question ever asked since my Proz membership. Dzjeez.


Andrei Albu
Andjelka Janjusevic
P.L.F. Persio
Elaine Ruby
Kevin Fulton
Helena Chavarria
Wilsonn Perez Reyes
 
ADIE Translations
ADIE Translations
Alemanya
Local time: 06:04
Alemany a Anglès
+ ...
Hmmmm Mar 2

Being able to translate and understand several languages is already a superpower. I'm also sick to the back teeth of trying to be more productive, be faster, blah blah blah.

Maria Laura Curzi
Rachel Waddington
expressisverbis
Charlotte Spinetta
 
Maria Laura Curzi
Maria Laura Curzi
Argentina
Local time: 02:04
Anglès a Espanyol
+ ...
More than just telepathy Mar 2

More than just telepathy, I would like to have empathy.
That way, not only I'd read clients' minds, but also know their expectations, intentions, and goals, so I could anticipate their questions or anxieties and wipe any doubt out even before they ask.


[Edited at 2025-03-02 20:26 GMT]


Dan Lucas
expressisverbis
Christine Andersen
Kuochoe Nikoi-Kotei
 
Maria Laura Curzi
Maria Laura Curzi
Argentina
Local time: 02:04
Anglès a Espanyol
+ ...
Yes, let that BS to AI Mar 3

ADIE Translations wrote:

Being able to translate and understand several languages is already a superpower. I'm also sick to the back teeth of trying to be more productive, be faster, blah blah blah.



I agree, let those machine-like qualities for AI.
I prefer to be human and develop different qualities, that's my strength. I don't care about competing against AI translation; I'm in a different league.


 
expressisverbis
expressisverbis
Portugal
Local time: 05:04
Mebre des-de 2015
Anglès a Portuguès
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Respect for our profession Mar 3

A superpower that could make clients and agencies see the truth: AI translations are unreliable, and only human translators can provide real quality and nuance!
One zap, and suddenly, rates go up, deadlines get reasonable, and everyone respects the profession again.
Just one superpower that could allow me to restore the honor and dignity of human translators would be enough.


Vincenzo Di Maso
Christine Andersen
Maria Laura Curzi
 
Ricardo Sandy Aries
Ricardo Sandy Aries  Identity Verified
Indonèsia
Local time: 12:04
Mebre des-de 2020
Anglès a Indonesi
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Instant Information Retrieval Mar 5

Imagine the incredible potential of accessing a wealth of hidden knowledge, all without the need to seek help from others or the Internet.

 
Dan Lucas
Dan Lucas  Identity Verified
Regne Unit
Local time: 05:04
Mebre des-de 2014
Japonès a Anglès
Total recall Mar 5

Ricardo Sandy Aries wrote:
Instant Information Retrieval

This chap claimed to have taken this approach, using flashcards.

Dan


 
Daryo
Daryo
Regne Unit
Local time: 05:04
Serbi a Anglès
+ ...
Stop people Mar 8

from daydreaming about 'superpowers' - and start using the ones they really have?

Never mind, only a silly idea ...


Rachel Waddington
 


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