Thinking Machines?
Created | Updated Jun 20, 2003
Ever wonder what would happen if you found yourself involved in a conversation with a machine? Well, Geoff Palmer did and here is what developed.
Conversation between Geoff Palmer and a Hex program developed by an Australian student named Jason Hutchens:
GP: What's your name?
HEX: My name is Jason, but you can call me Jas if you like...
GP: OK Jas if you like.
HEX. Like wow. I'm so flattered.
GP: What's the meaning of life?
HEX: As every Douglas Adams fan knows, the meaning of life, the universe and
everything is 42.
GP: Ah, but what is the meaning of Tuesday?
HEX: I'm sure someone out there knows what the meaning of Tuesday is ...
GP: Do you like Shakespeare?
HEX: Sorry, but I don't wish to reveal whether I like Shakespeare. It is
kind of personal.
GP: Why is that?
HEX: Why do you want to know so much?
GP: Just curious.
HEX: OK I ADMIT IT - I'M A COMPUTER! Now let's have a 'real' conversation!
GP: OK, how about 1110000110011 0010001000100011000?
HEX: No worries!
