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Translation Theory

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Translation Theory is the theory that studies how translation works.

Spectrum of Translation

domestication and foreignization are processes by which a translator can choose to alter the style of a translation for a purpose.

foreignization

trying to bring the target language closer to the source language

  • bring in foreign words
  • use colourful idioms
  • use old words

domestication

trying to bring he source language closer to the target language

transverse load

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A load perpendicular to the long end of a rod. Think of a metal rod lying flat on the ground; a transverse

Tree File Organization

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TrustPOMDP

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Humans either over-rely (drive a Tesla while sleeping) or under rely (interfering) with robot’s actions.

  1. human and robot interactions may depend on entire history
    1. trust is a proxy for the full interaction history
  2. the human’s policy must be modeled by th robot
  3. trust is demonstrated through real-world experimentation

Formulation

Add two variable

  • Trust: \(\theta_{t}\), the robot’s ability to succeed in a task
  • Performance: \(e_{t+1}\), success or failure in attempting a task

the trust model probabilities for model’s correct modeling of humans are low: high variance between participants.