Turning words into numbers
To do math on meaning, turn each word into a position: a vector.
1On the scrambled map, tap the word you'd put next to cat: dog or car? Gut call.your turn
kitten
cat
puppy
horse
bicycle
boat
bus
truck
cat is fixed. Tap dog or car to place it as cat's neighbour.
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But a flat map can't separate every nuance… we need more dimensions.
1.2 Embeddings: meaning as coordinatesCommon questions
What is "Turning words into numbers" about?
To do math on meaning, turn each word into a position: a vector.
What problem does it solve?
Is 'cat' more like 'dog' or like 'car'? With only letters, you can't compute it.
What will I be able to do after this lesson?
You can explain why words must become vectors for a machine to compare meaning.
What comes next?
But a flat map can't separate every nuance… we need more dimensions.