In Block 1 Part 2 we learned about ELIZA, a computer program whose DOCTOR script simulated a Rogerian psychotherapist. Apparently ELIZA was one of the first chatterbots, though I’m not too sure what this means.
As suggested in the course materials, I tried having a conversation with the OU's version of ELIZA. My input is introduced by asterisks (*). I found her abilities somewhat limited.
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Which Eliza is this? In Emacs I have M-x doctor which starts off...
I am the psychotherapist. Please, describe your problems. Each time
you are finished talking, type RET twice.
How many Elizas are there out there?
What do you think?
At least one too many.
Why do you say at least one too many?
Perhaps one too few?
Is it because of your plans that you say perhaps one too few?
...
Can you elaborate on that?