The Brain with David Eagleman

Episode 6 | The Chinese Room Thought Experiment

Dr. David Eagleman demonstrates the Chinese Room thought experiment, which exposes the enduring mystery of how physical pieces and parts give rise to our experience of the world.

Episode 6 | The Chinese Room Thought Experiment

2m 19s

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