Part 6/11:
"The Language Instinct" by Steven Pinker
In the realm of LLMs, language is paramount. Pinker’s book argues convincingly that natural language is an incredibly flexible, powerful medium that could scale to support AGI. Understanding the intricacies of language, from syntax to semantics, is fundamental for building machines capable of nuanced communication.
"The Forgetting Machine" by Rodrigo Kiorga
Highlighting the brain’s low bandwidth in memory transfer, Kiorga explains that human cognition relies on incredibly efficient information compression. Recognizing that not all information needs to be stored or transferred allows for more efficient architectural designs in AI, emphasizing the importance of selective memory and processing.