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Communicating with Computer Programs
Trevor Pateman
- 15 Jun 2004
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TL;DR: In this article, it is argued that there are distinctive characteristics of communication between humans and computer programs, analysable in terms of a concept of play derived from the work of Gregory Bateson, and using concepts drawn from speech-act theory.
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Abstract: It is argued that there are distinctive characteristics of communication between humans and computer programs, analysable in terms of a concept of ‘play’ derived from the work of Gregory Bateson, and using concepts drawn from speech-act theory. Distinctions between communicative and strategic action are also employed, and the claim that there can be no representation without an intention to represent criticised. Suggestions are made about the implications of the argument for the possible value of using computer programs in education, counselling and medical diagnosis.
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