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"X is meant by apple." If a relational term like "meaning" actual..."> "X is meant by apple." If a relational term like "meaning" actual...">


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Re: Turing's dilemma

#131702 08/24/2004 5:45 AM

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wsieber

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wsieber

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What is the inverse of "mean"? Using the passive is not enough. "Apple means X." ==> "X is meant by apple." If a relational term like "meaning" actually had a unique "inverse", things would be much simpler - and rather boring. Every transmission of information is lossy by necessity, i.e. partly irreversible, and thanks to this fact, new things may still be said and heard..

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