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SUMMARY:What kind of models are deep learning algorithms? - Lena Zuchowski
  (University of Bristol)
DTSTART:20210303T130000Z
DTEND:20210303T143000Z
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CONTACT:Matt Farr
DESCRIPTION:I will introduce a novel conceptual framework for the analysis
  of scientific modelling. The framework will be used to distinguish and co
 mparatively analyse three different ways of model construction: vertical f
 rom 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 construct
 ion steps. I will then apply this framework to analyse the construction of
  deep learning algorithms and will argue that they can be interpreted as t
 he automated\, vertical\, bottom-up construction of a sequence of scientif
 ic models. Furthermore\, I will maintain that the practice of transfer lea
 rning can be interpreted as horizontal model construction.
LOCATION:Zoom
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