Single Choice

Which of the following most accurately represents Searle's criticism of the brain-as-computer metaphor, as that criticism is described in the passage?

AThe metaphor is not experimentally verifiable.
BThe metaphor does not take into account the unique powers of the brain.
Correct Answer
CThe metaphor suggests that a brain's functions can be simulated as easily as those of a stomach.
DThe metaphor suggests that a computer can simulate the workings of the mind by using the codes of neural transmission.

Solution

Searle's criticism of the brain-as-computer metaphor is discussed in the first paragraph. Computers are merely machines; only people are endowed with causal powers if the brain that allow them to understand meaning and content.
A Searle does not believe in the value of the metaphor, so its verification is beside the point.
B Correct. Searle believes that people have something computers do not, causal powers if the brain for understanding important aspects if human thought.
C Comparing the brain to a computer, the metaphor does not make this suggestion.
D In the second paragraph, the author says, but even if a computer could simulate the workings if the mind, making it clear that presently it cannot; this statement does not reflect why Searle rejects the metaphor.
E This is not the basis of Searle's objection since he does not accept the premise that the brain is an information processor.
The correct answer is B.

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