Cognitive Dependency Theory
Edward and Lex delve into the cognitive cost correlated with the length of dependency in language. They explore the simplicity of theories that explain complex language phenomena, offering insights into why some sentences are harder to comprehend than others.In this clip
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Edward Gibson: Human Language, Psycholinguistics, Syntax, Grammar & LLMs | Lex Fridman Podcast #426
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