The History of Bad Ideas: Taxonomy
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Exploring Taxonomy in Language and Technology
This chapter delves into how search engines and language models are rooted in taxonomy, mirroring human speech through hierarchical structures. It discusses the drawbacks, such as search biases and perpetuation of discriminatory patterns, in these taxonomical approaches. The conversation also explores the evolution of language, challenges faced by AI in understanding human communication nuances, and the historical context of taxonomy and racial classification.
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