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불가분의 관계인가
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inextricable
[inékstrikəbl]
밀접
불가분의
Alexander 대왕의 일화가 많지만 내가 좋아하는 것은 둘인데
하나는 Alexander 와 가난한 철학자 Diogenes 의 만남이고
다른 하나는 아모도 풀 수 없다는 Gordain knot (or INEXTRICABLE not) 이다.
The Gordian (or INEXTRICABLE) knot
is commonly used to describe a complex or unsolvable problem,
Gordian (또는 INEXTRICABLE) 은 복잡하고 풀 수 없는 문제를
묘사하는데 상식적으로 사용되어지고 있다.
Diogenes 와의 만남에서 Alexander 왕은 그에게 소원을 묻자
Stand out of my light
(내가 쏘이는 햇볕에서 비켜나시오) 라는 대화가 유명하고
다른 하나는
Had I not been Alexander, I should have liked to be Diogenes.
"내가 Alexander 가 아니었다면 Diogenes 처럼 되었을텐데 ~ "
라는 유명한 말을 남겼다.
그리고 아무도 풀 수 없다던 Gordian knot 은
Alexander then drew his sword and sliced the INEXTRICABLEknot in half with a single stroke
Alexander 는 그의 칼을 꺼내 '아무도 풀 수 없다는매듭을
단칼에 반으로 잘라버렸다.
좀 다른 분야의 얘기화 오늘의 낱말 inextricable 과 관계된 글을 공유하고 싶다.
The invention of writing systems was crucial for advancing human communication and thought.
And the evolution of human language has been INEXTRICABLE
linked with our conceptualization of creativity and even creation itself.
(언어의 발달과 함께) 글쓰기의 발명은 인간의 대화와 사상의 발전에 있어서
매우 중요하며
인간의 언어의 발달 (진화)은 창조성 그리고 창조
그 자체의 개념화와 밀접하게 연결되어져 있다
(Psychology Today, November 19, 2023)
(우리가 대수롭지 않게 사용하는 언어가
천지창조와 관계가 있을 정도로 중요하므로
책임질 수 없는 말은 입밖에도 내지 않는 게 좋음)
There has been an INEXCT?RICBLE connection between the past and the present.
과거와 현재와 불가피한 관계가 있어왔다
더 구체적으로 말하면
It is INEXTRICABLE linked to the fate of our generation and future generations.
우리 세대화 미래 세대의 운명을 뗄레야 뗄 수 없는 관계가 있다.
불가분의 관계가 있는 것 가운데 ~
Sorrow and joy are absolutely INEXTRICABLE for all of us.
슬픔과 기쁨은 당신과 나 모두와.
절대적 불가분의 관계에 있다.
나도 아버지이지만
부모 가운데 자녀와 깊은 관계에 놓여있는 쪽은
아버지가 아니라 어머니이다.
The bond between a mother and her child is INEXTRICABLE.
어머니와 그녀의 자식간의 유대는 불가분의 관계이 있다.
In the Middle Ages, philosophy and theology were INEXTRICABLE.
1850 top and down 2000 up
John Nosta
The Digital Self
The Logos of Our Time
Large language models as a creative force of humanit
Posted November 19, 2023
Reviewed by Gary Drevitch
KEY POINTS
inextricable maze 빠져나올 수 없는 미로
knot
INEXTRICABLE link with 불가분의 관계
an inextricable connection between the past and the present
This debate is about the inextricable links between
It is inextricably linked to the fate of our generation and future generations.
Sorrow and joy were absolutely inextricable for him.
The bond between a mother and her child is inextricable.
Art and life are inextricable.
When they meet in an individual, the two are inextricable.
The political narrative is inextricable
I seemed to be in an inextricable maze
In the Middle Ages, philosophy and theology were inextricable.
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Early narratives underscore the influence of speech and words in shaping perspectives and creativity.
The invention of writing systems was crucial for advancing human communication and thought.
The evolution of human language has been inextricably linked with our conceptualization of creativity and even creation itself.
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he term “Gordian knot,” commonly used to describe a complex or unsolvable problem, can be traced back to a legendary chapter in the life of Alexander the Great.
As the story goes, in 333 B.C. the Macedonian conqueror marched his army into the Phrygian capital of Gordium in modern day Turkey. Upon arriving in the city, he encountered an ancient wagon, its yoke tied with what one Roman historian later described as “several knots all so tightly entangled that it was impossible to see how they were fastened.”
Phrygian tradition held that the wagon had once belonged to Gordius, the father of the celebrated King Midas. An oracle had declared that any man who could unravel its elaborate knots was destined to become ruler of all of Asia.
According to the ancient chronicler Arrian, the impetuous Alexander was instantly “seized with an ardent desire” to untie the Gordian knot. After wrestling with it for a time and finding no success, he stepped back from the mass of gnarled ropes and proclaimed, “It makes no difference how they are loosed.” He then drew his sword and sliced the knot in half with a single stroke
inextricable (adj.)
early 15c., from Latin inextricabilis "that cannot be disentangled," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + extricare "to disentangle" (see extricate). Related: Inextricably; inextricability.
also from early 15c.
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extricate (v.)
"disentangle, disengage, set free," 1610s, from Latin extricatus, past participle of extricare "disentangle," figuratively "clear up, unravel," perhaps from ex "out of" (see ex-) + tricae (plural) "perplexities, hindrances," which is of unknown origin. Related: Extricated; extricating.
in- (1)
word-forming element meaning "not, opposite of, without" (also im-, il-, ir- by assimilation of -n- with following consonant, a tendency which began in later Latin), from Latin in- "not," cognate with Greek an-, Old English un-, all from PIE root *ne- "not."
In Old French and Middle English often en-, but most of these forms have not survived in Modern English, and the few that do (enemy, for instance) no longer are felt as negative. The rule of thumb in English has been to use in- with obviously Latin elements, un- with native or nativized ones.
This narrative, which spans millennia, is enriched by the ancient concept of 'Logos'—a term embodying the principles of reason, word, and order.
In philosophical and theological contexts,
Logos represents the fundamental creative force, an idea that invites us to ponder whether language, with all its complexity and nuance, is not merely a product of creation but also a catalyst for creation itself.
Today, as we enter the cognitive era, propelled by Large Language Models, we stand at a unique moment to explore the enduring connection between the emergence of language, the profound notion of Logos, and the boundless creative potential of AI.
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The Ancient Origins of Creation
Throughout human history, the idea of creation carries with it an age-old conundrum.
According to biblical chronology, creation is dated at approximately 6,000 years ago—a timeline that sharply contrasts with the scientific consensus.
While this divergence in timelines has sparked debates and discussions for centuries, let’s pivot our perspective toward a different aspect of this ancient narrative: the divine act of creation itself.
The biblical account of creation presents a universe brought into being through divine utterance.
The spoken Word of God, symbolized by the phrase "Let there be light," serves as
the catalyst for the formation of the cosmos. This creative Word, this Logos was the very force that breathed life into existence.
It is a profound concept that has resonated through the ages.
Language as the Instillation of Thought
Written language, a transformative milestone in human history, took root in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia, around 3500-3000 BCE.
This early form of writing, known as cuneiform, involved creating distinctive marks in wet clay using a reed implement.
In Egypt, a parallel development gave rise to hieroglyphics, which predated the Early Dynastic Period (c. 3150 BCE) and is believed to have evolved from Mesopotamian cuneiform, though this theory remains a subject of debate. These early scripts marked the birth of written language, setting the stage for the rich tapestry of written communication that followed.
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Just as creation is dated around 6,000 years ago in biblical chronology, the advent of complex language systems aligns very closely and curiously with this timeframe. Could this alignment be more than a mere coincidence? Could it be that the instillation of thought, mediated by language, is the very essence of creation?
Language, as we have explored, is more than a tool for communication; it is the medium through which we articulate thoughts, shape reality, and share knowledge. It is a cognitive marvel that allows us to transcend the boundaries of the immediate present, much like the divine creative Word in the biblical narrative. Language enables us to convey abstract concepts, share complex ideas, and create narratives that span the reaches of time and space. But perhaps most importantly, language allows us to manifest the future as the product of time-based language and thought.
In this light, language can be seen as a microcosm of the divine act of creation. Just as God's Word brought forth the universe, language enables us to bring forth ideas, concepts, and innovations. It is the bridge between our inner world of thoughts and the external world of shared understanding. Language, in its essence, is the creative Word of humanity.
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Large Language Models: Modern-Day Catalysts
Enter the era of Large Language Models with their colossal neural networks and the vast expanse of human knowledge at their (and our) fingertips. These models are not just tools; they are conduits of human ingenuity on an unprecedented scale. They process information, generate coherent narratives, and provide insights with a proficiency that mirrors human language.
But what sets these models apart is not just their ability to process information; it's their potential as catalysts for creation. The parameters that govern LLMs can be likened to the divine utterance in the act of creation. When we input data into these models, we are, in a sense, speaking the Word that ushers forth a universe of text, ideas, and insights. It's a creative act that transcends the boundaries of human capability.
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