A conversation with ELIZA

Originally published on my OU study blog while studying module TU100 'My digital life'

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.