Towards a Theory of Cognition and Computing (Hardcover)


This book describes an innovative theory of knowledge developed by the author which promises new insights in cognition and computing. The book, which is relevant to several different fields, comprises a selection of previously published articles by Gerry Wolff together with new material.;The SP theory grew out of attempts to understand how a child learns his or her first language. A computer model which is based on the theory and which is described in the book provides explanations for many observations of children learning to talk.;The concept of "efficiency" in the use of information - which has a precise definition in the theory - provides a bridge between language learning and computing. Possible applications of the theory in computing include: logic and logical inference, probabilistic inference, inductive learning, natural language processing, pattern recognition, automatic planning, information storage and retrieval, formal specification of software, object oriented design, configuration management and project management.;A new kind of computing system with a simple but powerful computer language is being developed by the author, based on the theory. A prototype of the system is described with examples of the kinds of things it can do. The expected benefits of a mature SP system - in knowledge management, software engineering and artificial intelligence - are also described.

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This book describes an innovative theory of knowledge developed by the author which promises new insights in cognition and computing. The book, which is relevant to several different fields, comprises a selection of previously published articles by Gerry Wolff together with new material.;The SP theory grew out of attempts to understand how a child learns his or her first language. A computer model which is based on the theory and which is described in the book provides explanations for many observations of children learning to talk.;The concept of "efficiency" in the use of information - which has a precise definition in the theory - provides a bridge between language learning and computing. Possible applications of the theory in computing include: logic and logical inference, probabilistic inference, inductive learning, natural language processing, pattern recognition, automatic planning, information storage and retrieval, formal specification of software, object oriented design, configuration management and project management.;A new kind of computing system with a simple but powerful computer language is being developed by the author, based on the theory. A prototype of the system is described with examples of the kinds of things it can do. The expected benefits of a mature SP system - in knowledge management, software engineering and artificial intelligence - are also described.

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Imprint

Ellis Horwood Ltd , Publisher

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Series

Ellis Horwood series in artificial intelligence foundations & concepts

Release date

February 1991

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248 x 172mm (L x W)

Format

Hardcover

Pages

468

ISBN-13

978-0-13-925025-5

Barcode

9780139250255

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LSN

0-13-925025-5



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