TED-ED: Mary's Room: A philosophical thought experiment - Eleanor Nelsen

The transcript discusses the thought experiment 'Mary's room' by philosopher Frank Jackson, which questions whether complete physical knowledge of color vision equates to the experience of seeing color. It introduces the knowledge argument, suggesting that conscious experiences have non-physical properties called qualia. The argument challenges physicalism, which posits that everything has a physical explanation. The transcript also explores implications for artificial intelligence and debates surrounding the thought experiment, including Jackson's later reversal of his stance.

What are qualia and how do they relate to conscious experience?

What are the differing opinions among philosophers regarding Mary's knowledge of color vision?