Artificial Intelligence & Personhood: Crash Course Philosophy #23

In this episode of Crash Course Philosophy, Hank Green explores artificial intelligence and the various ways that thinkers have tried to define strong AI. We’ll discuss the Turing Test, as well as John Searle’s response to the Turing Test, the Chinese Room. Hank also tries to figure out one of the more personally daunting questions yet: is his brother John a robot?

Produced in collaboration with PBS Digital Studios.