It is a helpful pointer for people who might otherwise assume that a well-known argument by a famous philosopher is sound without checking too deeply. Straightforward refutations can be found on wikipedia or by thinking about it.
replyThat just isn't true, there are no straightforward refutations of the Chinese Room that are widely accepted. Philosophers disagree about it. It's highly controversial and pretending that it's decided one way or another is not a helpful pointer for anyone.
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