> > For example, in the inference module there's a specific parameter called > "context size" that controls the implicit sample space of the probability > estimates used in inference.. > > Generally speaking, Novamente is intended to be able to deal with > contextuality in all the senses you describe it, but not by a unified > mechanism -- by a host of different mechanisms, some more useful for some > kinds of contextuality, some for others...
Yes, I wouldn't expect it to be unified. These forms of context are very different and should be treated as such. > > Heh. That is certainly true. > > All will be clear in 2004 when the 1500-page beast (the Novamente-design > book) finally appears in print ;-p I've heard rumors of this beast. > > Or at least, then the difficulty will shift to a difficulty with > *understanding* what we're talking about rather than *guessing* it ;-) In other words, you'll finally be able to reply "RTFM" when someone asks an answerable question :) > > I don't think you're reinventing the wheel. Similar things have been > discussed, e.g. the "situation semantics" of John Barwise and others, which Thanks for the pointer, I'll do some reading. -Brad ------- To unsubscribe, change your address, or temporarily deactivate your subscription, please go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?[EMAIL PROTECTED]
