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maitxinha

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Linguistics professor during the day and home DJ by night. Basque immigrant from #trintxerpe in the US (Colorado). She/Ella. #blm #lgtba #hashtag #linguistics The opinions I express here are solely mine but I like to share. #INFJ

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maitxinha, to linguistics
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Just read that animals use icons and signs to communicate but not symbols. I guess the first question would be whether ‘use’ also implies ‘understanding’, but, aren’t the words we use for commands symbols? I am not saying animals use ‘language’ but I wouldn’t say they don’t use any symbols…heeelp!! @linguistics @anthropology

maitxinha,
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@linguistics @anthropology Aaaahhh. Thanks so much @mammut This is what I wanted!! “Animals communicate using iconic or indexical signals to refer directly to objects or actions, although some species can be taught to use symbols”. That totally answers my question!!! I ❤️ Mastodon

maitxinha, to linguistics
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“There is no inherent connection between the rate of speech and levels of intelligence, truthfulness or kindness. Language use differs for all sorts of reasons, and differences are not deficiencies. “ - https://theconversation.com/why-somepeopletalkveryfast-and-others-take-their-time-despite-stereotypes-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-intelligence-210614 @linguistics

emilymbender, to random
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This essay is an utterly brilliant take on . I'll put a few excerpts here, but you should definitely go read the whole thing:

https://karawynn.substack.com/p/language-is-a-poor-heuristic-for

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maitxinha,
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@emilymbender “an LLM generates output “by emulating a nervous system but without attempting to simulate it. This precludes the possibility that it is conscious.” Great read!! @linguistics

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