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Episode 6 | The Chinese Room Thought Experiment

Season 1 Episode 6

Dr. David Eagleman demonstrates 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.

AIR DATE 11/18/15

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