Related or Not: word origins and coincidences

How do large language models (LLMs) do their thing, and it is anything like how we do our thing? What can we learn about human language from this software? The answer might involve constructions — pairings of form and meaning that we use to make language. And here to discuss it with us is constructionist pioneer and linguistic legend, Professor Adele Goldberg.

Timestamps

• Intros: 1:14
• News: 7:13
• Related or Not: 34:18
• Interview with Adele Goldberg: 46:40
• Words of the Week: 1:38:19
• The Reads: 1:56:50
• Bonus chat with Adele Goldberg: 2:03:16
• Outtakes: 2:13:11