The brain-programming thought experiment
Scientists program an isolated and unused part of Searle's brain to understand Chinese. After the operation Searle's told he can speak Chinese. He laughs and says "Don't be silly." But the explanation was in Chinese! So Searle understands Chinese.
David Cole, 1984.
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