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THE CHINESE ROOM. STILL OPEN.

By Zimbo · October 5, 2026

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AI cartoon by Zimbo: Satirical cartoon: a bewildered man in the Chinese Room booth shuffles cards of real Chinese characters by a giant RULES rulebook, while crowds outside are convinced he speaks fluent Chinese; a tabby cat naps under the desk.
John Searle's thought experiment, still running: a man in a booth shuffles Chinese characters by rulebook while the crowds outside are certain he speaks fluent Chinese. Syntax isn't understanding.Zimbo for AI News Page
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