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New inferentialist theory redefines information using proof-theoretic semantics

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This paper proposes a new inferentialist semantic theory for information, moving away from traditional truth-based definitions. It introduces the concept of an 'inferon' as a primitive unit of information, grounded in proof-theoretic semantics. The authors argue this approach offers a more robust mathematical and logical foundation for understanding information, particularly in the context of distributed systems and information flow. AI

IMPACT Proposes a new theoretical framework for information that could influence AI reasoning and distributed systems modeling.

RANK_REASON This is a theoretical paper published on arXiv proposing a new semantic theory for information. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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New inferentialist theory redefines information using proof-theoretic semantics

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Collins, Timo Eckhardt, David Pym ·

    Towards an Inferentialist Account of Information Through Proof-theoretic Semantics

    arXiv:2605.05368v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Information is one of the most widely-discussed concepts of the current era. However, a great deal of insightful work notwithstanding, it is yet to be given wholly convincing logical or mathematical foundations. Without them, we l…

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