Frank's argument is similar to the "my cellphone generates all kinds of interesting messages" assertion. The wiring may definitely be mappable to the sending of messages, but that is no certain demonstration that it generates them. It could similarly be argued that asserting that understanding is brought about solely by brain mechanics is comparable to asserting that your cell phone understands the messages people leave on it, and saves them and relays them to you with comprehension, which is silly on the face of it.

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