[ExI] GPT-4 on its inability to solve the symbol grounding problem

[Jason Resch]

On Thu, Apr 6, 2023 at 11:45 PM Gordon Swobe <gordon.swobe at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Jason,
>
> "can you at least admit it [the brain] stands as a counterexample as its
> existence proves that at least some things (brains) *can* derive
> understanding from the mere statistical correlations of their inputs?"
>
> I think you are begging the question, asking me to assume your conclusion.
> I have no idea if brains derive understanding from the mere statistical
> correlations of their inputs.
>
>
Hi Gordon, thank you for responding to that question.

Let's break it apart to see where there is either disagreement or confusion:
1. We agree that human brains have understanding, correct?
2. We agree that the only information a human brain receives from or about
the outside world enters it as nerve impulses from the senses, correct?

Jason
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