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Section 5.1 shows that the DBS data structure is well-suited for question answering. Furthermore, the data structure is easily extended to the distinction between episodic and absolute propositions (Sect. 5.2), which in turn is the basis for implementing inferences, here modus ponens (Sect. 5.3). This inference is employed for implementing an indirect use of language (Sect. 5.4). Finally, it is shown how the intuitive meaning of a word is composed of several ingredients, some of which are derived from the agent’s personal experiences and socio-cultural background (Sects. 5.5 and 5.6).
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(2006). Forms of Thinking. In: A Computational Model of Natural Language Communication. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-35477-8_6
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