Only minds are intrinsically intentional
Mental states alone are intrinsically intentional. Computational systems are only intentional relative to some observer who treats them "as if" they had intentional states.
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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Only minds are intrinsically intentional
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Husserl argues mental states are intrinsically intentional »Husserl argues mental states are intrinsically intentional
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Intentionality implies self-awareness and drive »Intentionality implies self-awareness and drive
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Only mother nature exhibits original intentionality »Only mother nature exhibits original intentionality
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John Searle »John Searle
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