Do machines and humans translate in the same sense
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22024813 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Brian Mossop (0000-0001-8130-9007, York University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-13 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Translation Spaces (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2211-3711 • E-ISSN: 2211-372X |
| Publisher | John Benjamins Publishing Company (PUBLISHER • NL) |
| DOI | 10.1075/ts.23016.mos |
| OpenAlex | W4402526932 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 13 |
Human and machine translation share several features, one of which is actions that are not motivated by meaning. In addition, the human process often consists initially in the semi-conscious production of literal translations that are only weakly motivated by meaning. A definition of the translation process is proposed, based on these features. Since key words in the definition are ‘matter’ and ‘meaning’, I suggest a speculative view of how matter and meaning are connected in the mind. I tentatively conclude that the answer to the title question is yes. The argument is bolstered by textual examples of both human and machine translation
Cognitive science · Computer Science · Engineering · Language and cultural evolution · Natural Language Processing Techniques · Psychology
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |