The Brain with David Eagleman

Episode 6 | The Chinese Room Thought Experiment

Clip: Episode 6 | 2m 19s

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.

Aired: 11/18/15

Rating: TV-PG

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