1999-06-27Z2011-03-11T08:54:02Zhttp://cogprints.org/id/eprint/544This item is in the repository with the URL: http://cogprints.org/id/eprint/5441999-06-27ZThought as word dynamicsA Hebbian model for speech generation opens a number of paths. A cross-linguistic scheme of functional relationships (inspired by Aristotle) dispenses with distraction by the "parts of speech" distinctions, while bridging the gap between "contents" and "structure" words. A gradient model identifies emotional and rational dynamics and shows speech generation as a process where a speaker's dissatisfaction gets minimised.Paul Jorion