In order to fix the thought-experiment, suppose that J jots down a list L of 5 bullets,
is associated with a short string from
some natural language. Suppose, in addition, that R recites an essay E
of over 2000 words. We assume, as well, that J can, at any point after
hearing R's essay, reproduce E from the list L. So far, the gedanken-experiment
involves characters, actions and objects interacting in a manner we could
certainly witness
in the ``real world." But let's extend things just a bit: Suppose that J
commits L to memory, so that he no longer needs aids like pencil and paper
to reproduce E.