Searle makes the most rudimentary possible error, in not recognising that the room itself is conscious. Of course AI will obtain subjective experience.

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Elliott Bignell
Elliott Bignell

Written by Elliott Bignell

Software engineer, photographer, cook, bedroom guitarist and karateka

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