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Professor Elan Barenholtz

06/12/25

@ Curt Jaimungal

The relationship between language and perception is complex; while language can describe perceptual experiences, it does not inherently contain the qualitative aspects of those experiences.

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The Theory That Shatters Language Itself

@ Curt Jaimungal

The Theory That Shatters Language Itself

06/12/25

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Professor Elan Barenholtz

06/12/25

@ Curt Jaimungal

The distinction between linguistic and perceptual systems suggests that while they can communicate, they operate in fundamentally different spaces, each with its own rules and properties.

Elan Barenholtz

06/12/25

@ Curt Jaimungal

Language is a semi-autonomous, auto-generative system that doesn't fully grasp the meaning of what it communicates, unlike the sensory perceptual system.

Professor Elan Barenholtz

06/12/25

@ Curt Jaimungal

Language is a self-contained, autoregressive system that doesn't inherently connect to the external world, challenging our understanding of mind and perception.

Elan Barenholtz

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@ Curt Jaimungal

The relations between words in language are not arbitrary; they have been honed over time to carry meaning and are tethered to perceptual reality.

Elan Barenholtz

06/12/25

@ Curt Jaimungal

Language is an extraordinary invention that allows us to express complex ideas and influence others, but it doesn't capture the full depth of human experience.

Professor Elan Barenholtz

06/12/25

@ Curt Jaimungal

The concept of potentialities in language implies that rather than a static set of facts, language allows for a dynamic interaction with perceptual information, enabling flexible communication.

Professor Elan Barenholtz

06/12/25

@ Curt Jaimungal

The challenge remains to understand how autonomous linguistic systems can effectively bridge to perceptual systems, allowing for coherent communication and action in the world.

Professor Elan Barenholtz

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@ Curt Jaimungal

The ability of language to generate meaning is not driven by a need for grounding; instead, it relies on the relational properties of symbols within its own structure.

Andrew Huberman

07/20/20

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Perception is negotiable; you can control what sensations you focus on, while sensation itself is non-negotiable.