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Grice's Cooperative Principle
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Quantity Maxim 1
Make your contribution as informative as is required for the current purposes of the exchange.
Quantity Maxim 2
Do not make your contribution more informative than is required.
Quality Maxim 1
Do not say what you believe to be false.
Quality Maxim 2
Do not say that for which you lack adequate evidence.
Relation Maxim
Be relevant. Contributions should be pertinent to the discussion.
Manner Maxim 1
Avoid obscurity of expression. Be clear.
Manner Maxim 2
Avoid ambiguity. Be clear and do not confuse the listener.
Manner Maxim 3
Be brief. Avoid unnecessary prolixity.
Manner Maxim 4
Be orderly. Arrange your thoughts in a logical sequence.
Violating the Cooperative Principle
Flouting a maxim can imply a different meaning or carry a conversational implicature.
Maxim of Quantity in Practice
In an interview, giving concise and relevant answers that provide the necessary information without redundancy.
Maxim of Quality in Practice
During a debate, presenting arguments based on facts and verifiable information instead of making false claims.
Maxim of Relation in Practice
While having a conversation about climate change, not switching the topic to unrelated personal matters.
Maxim of Manner in Practice
Providing directions to someone in a clear, concise sequence rather than a confusing, overly detailed monologue.
Using the Cooperative Principle to guide Artificial Intelligence
Developing AI communication protocols that follow Grice's maxims to enhance human-AI interactions.
Grice's Cooperative Principle Overview
A set of guidelines for how speakers generally cooperate with one another in order to have meaningful conversations.
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