Discussion #9

  • Due Apr 7, 2018 by 11:59pm
  • Points 10
  • Submitting a discussion post
  • Available Apr 2, 2018 at 12am - Apr 7, 2018 at 11:59pm
This assignment was locked Apr 7, 2018 at 11:59pm.

Instructions: 

Post a response to a question or two concerning the week's reading or video. You must also reply to at least one other post. The deadline to post is Saturday, April 7th, by 11:59 pm. 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Explain Searle's Chinese Room thought experiment.
  • Analyze the arguments put forth by Searle.
  • Debate the ideas presented by Searle.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the arguments for and against artificial intelligence.
  • Communicate ideas in the video and reading to your classmates.

Question #9:

Briefly describe Searle's Chinese Room thought experiment. Taking into account Searle's view, do you think that computers could have a mind or be conscious like human beings? Why or why not?

 

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