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