Published Apr 17, 2024

Edward Gibson: Human Language, Psycholinguistics, Syntax, Grammar & LLMs | Lex Fridman Podcast #426

Edward Gibson delves into human cognition through the complexities of language, exploring psycholinguistics, syntax, grammar, and the challenges posed by legal language, offering profound insights into communication optimization and language comprehension.

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- What is the impact of color on thinking?
  Asked by 7 people
- What is the importance of language and listening in acquiring meaning, and how are humans different from and similar to other species in this regard?
  Asked by 7 people
- How is computing related to language?
  Asked by 4 people
- What are the pros of language models?
  Asked by 3 people
- How does Russian compare to other languages?
  Asked by 2 people
- What are the implications of the differences between human and animal language and listening processes?
  Asked by 2 people
- What is the importance of varying language?
  Asked by 1 person

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