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Minds, Brains, and Programs
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John Searle's "Minds, Brains, and Programs" is a seminal work in the philosophy of mind, primarily known for introducing the Chinese Room Argument.
This thought experiment challenges the idea of strong AI, arguing that a system that manipulates symbols according to rules doesn't necessarily understand the meaning of those symbols.
Searle contends that understanding requires more than just syntactic manipulation; it involves semantic content and genuine comprehension.
The argument has sparked extensive debate and remains a central topic in discussions about artificial intelligence and the nature of consciousness.
This thought experiment challenges the idea of strong AI, arguing that a system that manipulates symbols according to rules doesn't necessarily understand the meaning of those symbols.
Searle contends that understanding requires more than just syntactic manipulation; it involves semantic content and genuine comprehension.
The argument has sparked extensive debate and remains a central topic in discussions about artificial intelligence and the nature of consciousness.
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Mentioned by Tim Scarfe in the context of the Chinese Room Argument and his contrasting views with 
Daniel Dennett .
Daniel Dennett .
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Prof. Daniel Dennett - Could AI Counterfeit People Destroy Civilization? (SPECIAL EDITION)
