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Jean-Louis Dessalles
Jean-Louis Dessalles (born in 1956 in Périgueux) is a French computer scientist and researcher in artificial intelligence and cognitive science, professor à Télécom Paris (Paris). He is best known for his contributions to the Simplicity theory and for his original theory about a possible political origin of language. Biography Dessalles was born in Périgueux in Southwestern France. He graduated from École Polytechnique in 1979 (promotion X76) and from Télécom ParisTech in 1981. He is currently Professor of Computer Science at Télécom Paris, which is part of the University of Paris-Saclay. Research ''Jean-Louis Dessalles'' focuses on the quest for fundamental principles underlying the language faculty and its biological origins. His contribution to Simplicity theory was to show that complexity ''drop'' predicts narrative interest. He also designed a concise model of argumentative relevance. On the issue of human language evolutionary origins, he found that Cos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Périgueux
Périgueux (, ; oc, Peireguers or ) is a communes of France, commune in the Dordogne departments of France, department, in the administrative regions of France, administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. Périgueux is the prefectures in France, prefecture of Dordogne, and the capital city of Périgord. It is also the seat of a Roman Catholic diocese. History The name ''Périgueux'' comes from Petrocorii, a Latinization of Celtic words meaning "the four tribes" – the Gaul, Gallic people that held the area before the Roman conquest. Périgueux was their capital city. In 200 BC, the Petrocorii came from the north and settled at Périgueux and established an encampment at La Boissière. After the Roman invasion, they left this post and established themselves on the plain of L'Isle, and the town of Vesunna was created. This Roman city was eventually embellished with amenities such as temples, baths, amphitheatres, and a forum. At the end of the third ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
