Which of the Following Best Describes the "Systems Reply" to Searle's

question 246

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the "systems reply" to Searle's thought experiment?

• A) We only attribute understanding to people because of their behavior, so we should for machines too
• B) While the individual in the room doesn't understand the story, the system she's a part of does
• C) There would be understanding if we put the system into a mechanism that walked around, perceiving
• D) None of the above

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