What kind of models are deep learning algorithms?

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• Lena Zuchowski (University of Bristol)
• Wednesday 03 March 2021, 13:00-14:30
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I will introduce a novel conceptual framework for the analysis of scientific modelling. The framework will be used to distinguish and comparatively analyse three different ways of model construction: vertical from covering theory and empirical knowledge about a given target system; horizontal through the systematic variation or transfer of existing models; and diagonal through a combination of vertical and horizontal construction steps. I will then apply this framework to analyse the construction of deep learning algorithms and will argue that they can be interpreted as the automated, vertical, bottom-up construction of a sequence of scientific models. Furthermore, I will maintain that the practice of transfer learning can be interpreted as horizontal model construction.

This talk is part of the CamPoS (Cambridge Philosophy of Science) seminar series.

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