Genre and Computation
The conversation explores the complexities of defining genres, highlighting the distinction between natural kinds and descriptive categories. Ted argues that while some genres like Gothic fail to maintain consistency across time, computational methods can reveal surprising connections in works like science fiction, where earlier texts are recognized despite their pre-existing labels. This discussion raises questions about the stability of genre classifications and the implications of using computational techniques in literary analysis.In this clip
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Ted Underwood: Machine Learning and the Literary Imagination
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