Скачать или смотреть [NEUROPODCAST] "Chinese Room" concept and consciousness problem

The podcast explores the "Chinese Room" thought experiment, which challenges the notion that computers can truly understand language or possess consciousness. The experiment, proposed by philosopher John Searle, involves a person who doesn't understand Chinese following instructions to manipulate symbols and give seemingly intelligent responses, raising questions about whether computers can achieve genuine understanding. The article then discusses the implications of this experiment for artificial intelligence (AI) and considers whether future research can definitively answer the question of whether AI can be conscious. It also explores the challenges of defining consciousness and the potential need for a new methodology to evaluate AI consciousness beyond simple behavioral tests. Finally, the text examines the potential differences between biological and non-biological consciousness, questioning whether AI consciousness might fundamentally differ from human consciousness.