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| Computational Model: In philosophy, a computational model is an assumption about the functioning of the mind that assumes similarities between thought and information processing in cybernetic systems. See also Computation, Cognition, Information processing._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Colin McGinn on Computer Model - Dictionary of Arguments
II 201 Algorithm/McGinn: an algorithm does not presuppose intelligence, only patience. It can be carried out without consciousness. Symbol processing: is purely syntactic. Computer/mind/McGinn: because symbol processing is purely syntactic, mental processes cannot be equated with symbol-processing algorithms. The mind responds to meaning and not only to syntax. >Algorithm, >Information processing, >Mind, >Syntax, >Consciousness. II 202 Computer/sensation/McGinn: running a program does not guarantee a sensation, it is neither necessary nor sufficient, because sensations generally do not include any symbol processing. >Sensation. II 206 McGinn: A pain is no more a symbol than a heartbeat. There is nothing linguistic about an anguished animal and the same applies to us. >Pain. I 212 ff Robot/sensation/McGinn: all this does not mean that a robot cannot have a consciousness, it can just not have by virtue of his property as a computer. There might actually be a conscious artifact. If it turned out that we were created by aliens, it would not mean that we have no consciousness. II 225 General question: does consciousness add anything to the organization of mental functions? >Artificial Intelligence, >Strong Artificial Intelligence, >Artificial General Intelligence, >Artificial Consciousness._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
McGinn I Colin McGinn Problems in Philosophy. The Limits of Inquiry, Cambridge/MA 1993 German Edition: Die Grenzen vernünftigen Fragens Stuttgart 1996 McGinn II C. McGinn The Mysteriouy Flame. Conscious Minds in a Material World, New York 1999 German Edition: Wie kommt der Geist in die Materie? München 2001 |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-27