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Nature of Intelligence, Ep. 2: The relationship between language and thought

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Coherence Without Innate Knowledge

Generative linguistics and the concept of universal grammar suggest that innate grammatical knowledge is essential for effective language use. However, large language models (LLMs) challenge this view, demonstrating that coherent language output can be produced without pre-programmed grammatical rules. This indicates that language proficiency might not strictly depend on biological wiring, suggesting a need for a reevaluation of traditional linguistic theories.

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