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I will argue that in the literal sense the programmed computer und

I will argue that in the literal sense the programmed computer understands what the car and the adding machine understand, namely, exactly nothing. – John Searle

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We often attribute understanding and other cognitive predicates by metaphor and analogy to cars, adding machines, and other artifacts, but nothing is proved by such attributions. – John Searle

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My car and my adding machine understand nothing: they are not in that line of business. – John Searle

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Removing the faults in a stage-coach may produce a perfect stage-coach, but it is unlikely to produce the first motor car. – Edward de Bono

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I think, like everybody else in New Hampshire, when I pull up to fill up my car and I pay $50, I get upset. And Im wondering if these prices are legitimate. – Judd Gregg

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Ive already established my (political)machinery. Its like a car. Its fixed already. You just have to get in and drive it. – Manny Pacquiao

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