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121: Learning from LLMs (with Adele Goldberg)
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How do large language models (LLMs) do their thing, and it is anything like how we do our thing? What can we learn about human language from this software? The answer might involve constructions — pairings of form and meaning that we use to make language. And here to discuss it with us is constructionist pioneer and linguistic legend, Professor Adele Goldberg.
Timestamps
- Intros: 1:14
- News: 7:13
- Related or Not: 34:18
- Interview with Adele Goldberg: 46:40
- Words of the Week: 1:38:19
- The Reads: 1:56:50
- Bonus chat with Adele Goldberg: 2:03:16
- Outtakes: 2:13:11
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Content provided by Daniel Midgley, Ben Ainslie, and Hedvig Skirgård. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Daniel Midgley, Ben Ainslie, and Hedvig Skirgård or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
How do large language models (LLMs) do their thing, and it is anything like how we do our thing? What can we learn about human language from this software? The answer might involve constructions — pairings of form and meaning that we use to make language. And here to discuss it with us is constructionist pioneer and linguistic legend, Professor Adele Goldberg.
Timestamps
- Intros: 1:14
- News: 7:13
- Related or Not: 34:18
- Interview with Adele Goldberg: 46:40
- Words of the Week: 1:38:19
- The Reads: 1:56:50
- Bonus chat with Adele Goldberg: 2:03:16
- Outtakes: 2:13:11
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