Chinese Room Argument
thought experiment arguing that a computer cannot exhibit "understanding"
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Peter Norvig: Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach | Lex Fridman Podcast #42
Lex Fridman
A thought experiment in philosophy of artificial intelligence that questions whether a machine can truly understand language, discussed as a type of philosophical argument in AI.

Charles Isbell and Michael Littman: Machine Learning and Education | Lex Fridman Podcast #148
Lex Fridman
A thought experiment by John Searle arguing against the possibility of true artificial intelligence, referenced in the context of acting for others vs. genuine understanding.

Lessons In Deep Living From Legendary Writers | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A thought experiment by John Searle challenging the claims of strong AI, arguing that a system can process symbols without understanding their meaning.

A New Marriage of Brain and Computer
GoogleTalksArchive
A thought experiment challenging the idea that a computer can have a mind or consciousness simply by manipulating symbols.