# Can Machines Really Think? The Basic Argument Against Machine Intelligence.

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Podcast: [Think for Christ](https://stenobird.com/podcast/think-for-christ-6329823)
Published: 2025-07-28T11:02:05+00:00
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## Resource

In this video, Anthony Alberino presents a basic argument against the idea that machines—no matter how advanced—can actually think or possess understanding. Drawing from philosopher Edward Feser's 2024 book Immortal Souls: A Treatise on Human Nature, Alberino examines why understanding the nature of a computer is the key to seeing why Artificial Intelligence can only ever simulate or mimic human intelligence.

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