Causal powers maintained if simulation low-level
The person whose neurotransmitters have been replaced still understands Chinese because she still has the right causal powers; she just needs some help from the demon.
The demon simulation is low-level enough that the relevant causal effects—the physical simulation of neurons—are still initiated, and so intentionality is maintained.


John Searle 1980a, 1980b, 1990b.
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Artificial Intelligence »Artificial Intelligence
Can computers think? [1] »Can computers think? [1]
Yes: physical symbol systems can think [3] »Yes: physical symbol systems can think [3]
The Chinese Room Argument [4] »The Chinese Room Argument [4]
Understanding arises from right causal powers »Understanding arises from right causal powers
Chinese Room style argument shows causal powers insufficient »Chinese Room style argument shows causal powers insufficient
Causal powers maintained if simulation low-level
The series of Chinese simulators »The series of Chinese simulators
John Searle »John Searle
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