Ape ‘language ace’ gets tripped up by simple grammar

Science ◽  
2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Matacic
Keyword(s):  
Ape Language

Information processing and dynamical systems approaches are complementary

2002 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 639-640
Author(s):  
David Spurrett
Keyword(s):  
Information Processing ◽  
Dynamical Systems ◽  
Systems Theory ◽  
Dynamical Systems Theory ◽  
Communication Studies ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Systems Approaches ◽  
False Dichotomy ◽  
Language Research ◽  
Ape Language

Shanker & King (S&K) trumpet the adoption of a “new paradigm” in communication studies, exemplified by ape language research. Though cautiously sympathetic, I maintain that their argument relies on a false dichotomy between “information” and “dynamical systems” theory, and that the resulting confusion prevents them from recognizing the main chance their line of thinking suggests.

Research scientist

2002 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 636-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene M. Pepperberg
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic System ◽  
Social System ◽  
Research Scientist ◽  
Target Article ◽  
Ape Language

Viewing communication as a dynamic system is laudable; arguing that the approach is novel is questionable. Some researchers studying nonhuman communication other than ape language have been using such an approach for decades. A brief description of an avian system provides one such example. Interestingly, the dynamic social system described in the target article may have a developmental neuronal basis.

An Untrustworthy Guide to Ape-Language ResearchAping Language.Joel Wallman

1993 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 327-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Lieberman
Keyword(s):  
Ape Language

Language evolution in apes and autonomous agents

2002 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 622-623
Author(s):  
Angelo Cangelosi
Keyword(s):  
Dynamical System ◽  
Autonomous Agents ◽  
Language Evolution ◽  
Recent Model ◽  
Autonomous Agent ◽  
Computational Approaches ◽  
Agent Modeling ◽  
Language Origin ◽  
Language Research ◽  
Ape Language

Computational approaches based on autonomous agents share with new ape language research the same principles of dynamical system paradigms. A recent model for the evolution of symbolization and language in autonomous agents is briefly described in order to highlight the similarities between these two methodologies. The additional benefits of autonomous agent modeling in the field of language origin research are highlighted.

A new paradigm?

2002 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 621-622
Author(s):  
John D. Bonvillian ◽  
Francine G. P. Patterson
Keyword(s):  
Information Processing ◽  
Dynamic Systems ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Language Research ◽  
Ape Language

Shanker & King argue for a shift in the focus of ape language research from an emphasis on information processing to a dynamic systems approach. We differ from these authors in our understanding of how this “new paradigm” emerged and in our perceptions of its limitations. We see information processing and dynamic systems as complementary approaches in the study of communication.

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