Can “understanding” be reducible to a complex algorithm e.g. a computer program? Or is understanding irreducible? Contrast the answers given by Churchlands reductionism, Turings functionalism, and Searles holism. Which (if any) position(s) do you favo
Domestication and the Human Diet
October 8, 2020critical essay #1
October 8, 2020Can “understanding” be reducible to a complex algorithm e.g. a computer program? Or is understanding irreducible? Contrast the answers given by Churchlands reductionism, Turings functionalism, and Searles holism. Which (if any) position(s) do you favo
Introduction -What is the context and subsequent implicit meaning
Thesis and road-map
Definitions or setup
– Explain Understanding for AI
– Is understanding Irreducible
– Reduction-ism
– Churchladn’s reduction-ism
– Functionalism
– Turing’s functionalism
– Holism
– Searle’s holism
Arguments for the Thesis
Arguments in Favor of Churchland
Argument #1
Argument #2 – Objection – Rebuttal to Objection – Conclusion
Arguments in favor of Turing
Argument #1
Argument #2 – Objection – Rebuttal to Objection – Conclusion
Arguments in favor of Searle
Argument #1
Argument #2 – Objection – Rebuttal to Objection – Conclusion
Acceptable vs unacceptable uses of AI understanding
-Proposal – Problems for Proposal
-Counterproprosal – Problems for Counterproposal
