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Information density as a predictor of communication dynamics.
- Source :
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Trends in Cognitive Sciences . Jun2024, Vol. 28 Issue 6, p489-491. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- In a recent paper, Aceves and Evans computed information and semantic density measures for hundreds of languages, and showed that these measures predict the pace and breadth of ideas in communication. Here, we summarize their key findings and situate them in a broader debate about the adaptive nature of language. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *DENSITY
*SEMANTIC computing
*INFORMATION theory
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13646613
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Trends in Cognitive Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177515091
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2024.03.012