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A person in an amber-lit room uses a rulebook to sort slips passing through wall slots.

Fluent. But understanding?

The Chinese
Room

A room gives convincing answers using rules alone. Where, if anywhere, is the understanding?

4 chapters · About one minute
Kendra & Kai · Prerecorded narration

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The Chinese Room

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