Ted Gibson: The Structure and Purpose of Language
The Gradient: Perspectives on AI
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Plain language vs legalese
In this chapter, they discuss the difficulty of parsing sentences and the memory cost associated with processing complex sentences. They talk about how readers often use strategies like bracketing off parts of the sentence or shaving off unimportant parts to reduce memory cost. They also explore the interaction between reading strategies, locality theories, and the difficulties associated with difficult sentences. Additionally, they touch on the topic of legalese and its nested structures, discussing why legalese is hard to understand and the ongoing research on the function behind its writing style.
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