Prof. Nick Chater - The Language Game (Part 1)
Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST)
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The Evolution of Collective Intelligence and Language
This chapter examines the concept of collective intelligence, contrasting human cognition with that of other species, and emphasizes the role of cultural collaboration in innovation. It also explores the nature of creativity as a social construct that has evolved over time, aligning with broader philosophical concepts and everyday language use. The discussion addresses the fluidity of language, illustrating how meanings shift based on context and how language adapts to meet human communicative needs.
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