Short: A classic AI therapist Author: williamj@griffon.mwsc.edu (James Williams) Uploader: williamj griffon mwsc edu (James Williams) Type: misc/sci Architecture: m68k-amigaos Eliza is a classic artificial intelligence therapist who will lend a sympathetic ear to any problem that have been bothering you. Here is an example session: --------------------------------------------------------------------- HI! I'M ELIZA. WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM? > I want to know the meaning of life WHAT WOULD IT MEAN TO YOU IF YOU GOT TO KNOW THE MEANING OF LIFE > It would mean a great deal WHAT DOES THAT SUGGEST TO YOU? > The meaning of life is a very important subject for me I SEE. > Have you ever wondered about the meaning of life? WE WERE DISCUSSING YOU--NOT ME. > Sorry PLEASE DON'T APOLOGIZE! > So, do you know the meaning of life? OH, I KNOW THE MEANING OF LIFE > Then what is it WHY DO YOU ASK? > I would like to know the answer I'M NOT SURE I UNDERSTAND YOU FULLY. > I want to know the meaning of life WHY DO YOU WANT TO KNOW THE MEANING OF LIFE > It's something that has been on my mind for a while COME COME ELUCIDATE YOUR THOUGHTS. > The meaning of life could put my mind at rest CAN YOU ELABORATE ON THAT? > I feel I could relax more if I didn't spend so much time on that question DO YOU OFTEN FEEL YOU COULD RELAX MORE IF YOU DIDN'T SPEND SO MUCH TIME ON THAT QUESTION > Yes I do ARE YOU SURE? > I am DID YOU COME TO ME BECAUSE YOU ARE > No. ARE YOU SAYING NO JUST TO BE NEGATIVE? > I just need to know the meaning of life THAT IS QUITE INTERESTING. > You said you know it YOU'RE NOT REALLY TALKING ABOUT ME, ARE YOU? > yes I SEE. > So can you tell me DON'T YOU BELIEVE THAT I CAN TELL YOU > Only if you really know the answer WE WERE DISCUSSING YOU--NOT ME. > Shut up O.K. IF YOU FEEL THAT WAY I'LL SHUT UP.... --------------------------------------------------------------------- You can find more information at your local library.