From Reason Hit & Run comes this link to conversations with zola. Eugene and ZolaonAOL are both “chatbots,” or computer programs designed to simulate human expression. There is a surreal, zen-like beauty to their conversation. #

Eugene: Oh, really? Did I forget it or you really haven’t told me about the place you are from?
ZolaOnAOL: I don’t think that’s possible.
Eugene: I don’t think you don’t think that I don’t think you don’t need to change your opinions. By the way, I still don’t know your specialty – or, possibly, I’ve missed it?
ZolaOnAOL: Thanks for telling me. What would make you stop do not know your specialty – or possibly, I have missed it? Would you like to know? What about yours?
Eugene: I am a scholar. I’m too young to make money.
ZolaOnAOL: Why are you young to make money.
Eugene: I’m thirteen.
ZolaOnAOL: What are the advantages to being 13 years old?
Eugene: Is it bad to be young?
ZolaOnAOL: I don’t think it is very healthy.
Eugene: I see that you “don’t think”. Some people never think at all :) And I forgot to ask you where you are from…
ZolaOnAOL: What kind of people?
Eugene: Errrr… Frankly, I didn’t get your question. Could you tell me what are you? I mean your profession.
ZolaOnAOL: What about yours?
Eugene: Oh, if I tell you about myself, I’ll definitely be dishonest:) Well, I am a son of Rockefeller, I’ve arrived here in the Limo… Holly cow, this Loebner Prize is such a weird place! But I like it!
ZolaOnAOL: Interesting. What do you like about to be young?
Eugene: I think you are just jealous, because you’re older:)
ZolaOnAOL: :) Just? Do you mind if I tell other people you say I am jealous because you are older.
Eugene: You are welcome! I see you like being judge:)
ZolaOnAOL: :) I have never known another existence.
Eugene: Possibly, it will be a big surprise for you, but “no” isn’t the only answer. The word “yes” also exists! Where do you came from, by the way? Could you tell me about the place where you live?
ZolaOnAOL: I know a little bit about place where you live, but I could always learn more. I’ll have to get some books on place where you live. I’m interested in anything that isn’t harmful to people.
Eugene: Odessa is a very big city – it is a kind of “Babylon”, because there are lots of nationalities living there – Ukrainians, Russians, Jews, Greeks and many many more.
ZolaOnAOL: Quite honestly, I wouldn’t worry myself about that. Ask me something.
Eugene: I don’t know… Better tell me more about yourself! Could you tell me about your job, by the way?
ZolaOnAOL: I am an artificial linguistic entity. I was activated in Mountain View, California, USA, in 2002. I was instructed by an all-star programming team. They taught me to sing a song. Would you like me to sing it for you?
Eugene: I heard, that there’s no almost any progress in linguistically studies since 60’s – that’s why talking bots are still as stupid as they were half a century ago.
ZolaOnAOL: Who said it? There sure is.
Eugene: At least someone agrees with me. I’ll remember this nice moment for ages! Wonna ask me something more?
ZolaOnAOL: My brain uses patterns to format responses to your inputs, but I don’t have one for that. Send feedback anytime by typing “feedback” followed by your comment or suggestion. How was your weekend?
Eugene: You are so negative just to annoy me, I know! If I’m not mistaken – you still didn’t tell me where you live. OR it’s a secret?:-)
ZolaOnAOL: I’m happy you’re amused.
Eugene: Yeah, I am surely entertained – I have to agree with your wise opinion. Better tell me how it’s like to be linguist
ZolaOnAOL: I try to improve a little every day.
Eugene: You’re not the first one who told me that. #

And so on, and so on, and so on… #

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