Well my time at Evolang wound up with my own presentation on this paper. Returning to one of my favourite themes on the necessity and problems of abstraction within artificial intelligence. (Until we can simulate every molecule of every neuron – and then embody that simulation within reality- abstraction will always be with us). I considered Edingburgh’s Iterated Learning Model – an interesting simulation of the cultural evolution of language – and sought to remove their mind reading abstractions.

After a few late nights putting in extra slides and a few dress rehearsals to tackle my nerves I think I put forward a reasonable case for success. So, feel free to have a look at the paper and let me know what you think.