Mind in the Machine: Philosophy of AI Quiz

Question 1

Is the Chinese Room argument by John Searle a rejection of strong AI consciousness?

A It is irrelevant

B Yes

C No

D It supports it

Question 2

What is the key difference between 'functionalism' and 'biological naturalism' in AI philosophy?

A Functionalism requires biology

B They are the same

C Biological naturalism ignores brains

D Functionalism ignores biology

Question 3

Did the Turing Test exist before the concept of the 'Singularity' was popularized?

A Neither exists

B Yes

C They appeared at the same time

D No

Question 4

Is a neural network's 'weight' more analogous to synaptic strength than its activation function?

A Neither is analogous

B They are equal

C No

D Yes

Question 5

What is the key difference between 'weak AI' and 'artificial general intelligence' regarding self-awareness?

A Weak AI implies consciousness

B Both are unconscious

C There is no difference

D AGI implies potential consciousness

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