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New research explores syntax and semantics of goals in AI and cognitive science

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This paper explores the concept of goals as representations in both cognitive and computer science, drawing parallels with the syntax-semantics interface in linguistics and logic. It examines the expressivity, design, and efficiency of various goal representations, highlighting the importance of distinguishing between the form and meaning of goals. The authors suggest that understanding these distinctions can inform studies of higher-level cognition, motivation, and the design of goal-oriented systems. AI

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New research explores syntax and semantics of goals in AI and cognitive science

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · David M. Abel, Mark K. Ho ·

    The syntax and semantics of goals

    arXiv:2609.19448v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: In both cognitive science and computer science, goals are conceptualized as cognitive states that flexibly combine with world knowledge to organize and specify purposeful behavior. In this way, goals are compositional representation…

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