Language vs. Formality
Subbarao discusses the inherent flexibility of natural language compared to formal languages, emphasizing that the world itself serves as the interpreter for natural language. He highlights the limitations of formal languages, noting that while they can have interpreters, they struggle with expressiveness. Tim raises the intriguing question of why many believe language models possess reasoning capabilities, referencing examples from games like Othello that suggest a form of abstract reasoning.In this clip
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