
#426 – Edward Gibson: Human Language, Psycholinguistics, Syntax, Grammar & LLMs
Lex Fridman Podcast
Navigating Language Dependencies
This chapter explores the intricate relationship between linguistics, psychology, and computational modeling through the lens of dependency grammar. It examines how word distance influences language production and comprehension, highlighting the challenges posed by nested structures and center embedding in English sentences. Various experimental approaches are discussed to better understand these complexities and their effects on language interpretation across different contexts.
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