Ryan M. Nefdt, "The Philosophy of Theoretical Linguistics: A Contemporary Outlook" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
New Books in Philosophy
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Language, Thought, and Predictive Models
This chapter explores the relationship between machine language, computationalism, and theoretical linguistics, emphasizing the role of predictive models. It discusses the interplay between language and thought, the limitations of large language models, and the importance of a systems biology framework in understanding communication. The speakers also reflect on the challenges of academic writing while addressing the complexities of linguistic context in deep learning models.
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