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 »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 »Causal powers maintained if simulation low-level
The series of Chinese simulators
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