The series of Chinese simulators
Imagine a series of thought experiments in which a demon replaces one to all of a speaker's neurons. As more neurons are replaced, and the degree of simulation increases, when does the person cease to understand Chinese?
Steven Savitt, 1982.
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Artificial Intelligence Â»Artificial Intelligence
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Can computers think? [1] Â»Can computers think? [1]
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Yes: physical symbol systems can think [3] Â»Yes: physical symbol systems can think [3]
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The Chinese Room Argument [4] Â»The Chinese Room Argument [4]
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Understanding arises from right causal powers Â»Understanding arises from right causal powers
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Chinese Room style argument shows causal powers insufficient Â»Chinese Room style argument shows causal powers insufficient
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Causal powers maintained if simulation low-level Â»Causal powers maintained if simulation low-level
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The series of Chinese simulators
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