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arXiv cs.CL
arXiv cs.CL
7/10/2026
How Do I Know What to Say Next? Barenholtz's Autogenerative Theory as an Enrichment of Harrisean Integrationism

How Do I Know What to Say Next? Barenholtz's Autogenerative Theory as an Enrichment of Harrisean Integrationism

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Barenholtz's autogenerative theory enriches Harris's Integrationist linguistics by explaining how LLMs exploit accumulated statistical structure for prospective communication. It provides a computational account of semiotic continuity while preserving situated action primacy and adding explanatory depth. For NLP practitioners, this framework clarifies what statistical structure LLMs leverage and its inherent limitations.

  • •Synthesis of Integrationist linguistics with autogenerative theory to explain LLM behavior and structural mechanisms
  • •Addresses gaps in Harris's framework regarding semiotic continuity between language and non-linguistic sign-making
  • •Provides theoretical foundation for understanding what statistical patterns LLMs exploit and their inherent constraints

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