Relations between mind and brain

Relations between mind and brain

Alternate Title(s):
Relations between mind and brain: decade of the brain lecture series. part 3
Series Title(s):
Decade of the brain
Contributor(s):
Searle, John R., speaker
Bradley, Bill, 1943- presenter
Library of Congress, sponsoring body, issuing body.
National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.), sponsoring body.
Publication:
Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, [1991]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Moving image
Subject(s):
Artificial Intelligence
Theory of Mind
Brain -- physiology
Models, Neurological
Psychophysiology
Genre(s):
Lecture
Access:
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Abstract:
Part of a series dedicated to highlighting advances in neurosciences and brain research, this lecture focuses on Dr. John R. Searle's work. Dr. Searle negates the metaphor that the mind is to the brain what software programs are to hardware, and "Strong A.I." versus "Weak A.I." Dr. Searle argues that a digital computer may be capable of processing information, but it cannot have the context and understanding a human mind posseses when presented with that same information. He disagrees with the suggestion that one can study how the mind works without a solid understanding of brain function. He uses a "Chinese Room" argument to discuss what he calls the Mind-Body problem. The separation of physical and mental functions is an assumption that Searle fully rejects.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
043 min.
Color:
Color
Credits:
Bill Bradley.
Provenance:
Transfer; National Institute of Mental Health; 20060821; Acc# 2006-12.
Technique:
Live action
NLM Unique ID:
101708820 (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
1050336831
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101708820