Decoding Nonhuman Communication - Polylogues

Explore the fascinating world of nonhuman communication in this 42-minute Polylogues episode from the Simons Institute. Join host Shafi Goldwasser as she engages in a thought-provoking discussion with experts Michael Bronstein, David Gruber, and Lilach Hadany on leveraging machine learning to decipher the hidden meanings in animal and plant signals. Delve into groundbreaking research projects like Project CETI, which aims to translate sperm whale vocalizations, and discover the surprising acoustic communication abilities of plants. Learn about the application of cutting-edge technologies in natural language processing and data-driven approaches to unraveling the complexities of nonhuman communication systems. Gain insights into the distinctions between language and communication, and understand how these studies are pushing the boundaries of our understanding of interspecies interactions.