#062 - Dr. Guy Emerson - Linguistics, Distributional Semantics
Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST)
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Bayesian Insights in Linguistic Probabilities
This chapter explores the role of Bayesian inference in defining linguistic terms like 'tall' and understanding the nuances of probabilistic reasoning. It discusses the complexities of hierarchical probabilistic modeling, vagueness, and the challenges of decision-making in the context of uncertain and categorical classifications. The chapter contrasts probabilistic and fuzzy logic, emphasizing the necessity for a robust framework in representing knowledge and formalizing language constructs.
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