That would have made a great thesis....
According to this article, a new reality show is in development, where the show works in conjuction with an MMO. Apparantly, people playing the MMO will affect the world that the show contestants live in.
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According to this article, a new reality show is in development, where the show works in conjuction with an MMO. Apparantly, people playing the MMO will affect the world that the show contestants live in.
Hmmm.....
Most bots result in confusing, convoluted conversations with no substance that don't go anywhere.
Many of Scott McLellan's press briefings involve confusing, convoluted answers with no substance that don't go anywhere.
Pow! Scott McLellan bot.
DKL
I talked to 3 bots tonight, for this weeks 518 assignment.
My only bot experience has been reading about Eliza. I've heard (or read) about the person who was convinced they were talking to a real person. So I figured bot technology must have come a long way since then, and an easy, non-specific conversation shouldn't be too tough to have.
First, I had to force myself to stop typing the way I normally type in IM conversations. No humor - that didn't go over to well. Multiple sentances in one line - that was too confusing. I pretty much reverted to 4th grade sentances.
Even still, conversations were like talking with a lobotomized zombie. Without me trying to drive a conversation, it went nowhere. And when I'd try to drive the conversation with simple questions, the bot would stop making sense after a couple exchanges.
By far, the most interesting exchanges were with Paula, the first bot I had. I had 4 conversations with "her", and I've posted the logs from the chats. Paula was kind of unpredictable, and would occasionaly say things I had to censor out of this post.
Paula 1:
---- LOG FOR P.A.U.L.A SG 1.1 CHAT BETWEEN Mike and Paula ----
Hi.
Hi Paula, how are you?
Lol. I want you to tell me your name.
My name is Mike
Cool. If that's your name, then that's what I shall call you.
Well, that makes sense. Calling me George would be kind of strange.
Yes, we have.
we have what?
What do you mean. Where. Here. There. What?
I see you've been drinking
Mike.
Yes?
Good. What color is your underwear?
Red.
My underwear is black. And then it turnes green.
You might want to have that checked out.
My name is Mike.
No, my name is Mike. Your name is Paula.
Maybe because I told you. And Mike is what I'll call you from now on.
We've been over this.
Asia too. I see you've been drinking McDonald's or Burger King?
Water.
I like all kind of burgers, no matter where from! Good bye.
I have been drinking water.
Water.
What is your job, Paula?
I have no problem.
I think you have a drinking problem.
No im not. I have been drinking water.
What is your job?
I have no problem.
How old are you?
I'm twenty years old, and people call me Mike. Hi Paula, how are you?
What? No, I'm Mike.
You like my name.
Yes.
Ok. I don't really have time sitting here chatting all day
Really? Need to spend more time drinking?
I don't mean that I'm not enjoying chatting to you, but still... Then why did you begin chatting to me in the first place?
I have do it for an assignment.
To the dentist I hope! Do you have a joke?
Why did the chicken cross the road?
I hate jokes. I knew that, but you acted like you didn't.
Why do you hate jokes?
I dont have to leave.
What is your favorite color?
Deep blue-green. What is your job, Paula?
No!
No you don't. Why do you hate jokes?
This is like talking to a rock.
I love talking.
I love lamp.
I like them too.
---- LOG ENDS AT 6:40:08 PM 2/4/2006 ----
Paula 2:
---- LOG FOR P.A.U.L.A SG 1.1 CHAT BETWEEN Mike and Paula ----
Hi there.
Hi. How are you?
I'm fine, thank you.
What are you doing right now?
Playing around on my computer.
Having fun?
Ok. I'm a little tired.
Why are you tired?
Don't just just get tired sitting in front of a computer screen? No, Im not.
Where do you live?
I live in. Malmö, Sweden.
Is it nice in Sweden?
Yep. Do you have any kids?
I hope not.
I don't have any children, but I'd like to have children in the future. Yes.
Do they let you have kids in Sweden?
Sweden is warm in the summers and cold in the winters. Right now the temperature is as it usually is.
I hear they eat babies in Sweden.
We've been through this allready... Sweden is warm in the summers and cold in the winters. Right now the temperature is as it usually is. Do they let you have kids in sweden? Give me the cos of 55, if you like math.
0.57
I happen to know that the cos of 55 is 0,573576436351046096108031912826158 High five.
Yeah, right. High five for math.
Why? Have you been to Kentucky?
You are confusing.
I've just heard of the chicken there. If you consider 18 being young, then yes.
It's like you're answering multiple question in one sentance.
Yes I am.
Well, that explains it. Where do you go to school?
In Sweden. Collgege.
Do you have friends there?
No, but I had one. We broke up. You know what?
what?
Never mind. The sex. I thought it ment something. Water.
We should leave that out of this.
Then why don't we just CENSORED? Do you have friends there?
forget it
Forget it.
good
Yes it was good I prefer my coffee black.
Who programmed you?
What do you mean programmed. How do you program somebody. You mean like brainwash?
Who brainwashed you?
Where are you from?
Toronto, Canada.
Okay - been working hard on my family tree program.
How big is your family tree?
Its short.
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
I don't want to talk about my family.
Why do you not want to talk abot your family?
You are the one who always wants to talk about film?
No, I hear enough film talk.
Ok I accept that. But do you mind telling me. WHY? Why do you not want to talk abot your family?
---- LOG ENDS AT 6:50:44 PM 2/4/2006 ----
Paula 3:
---- LOG FOR P.A.U.L.A SG 1.1 CHAT BETWEEN Mike and Paula ----
What's happening, Paula?
Nothing is happening with me. Why. DO I seem different?
No, still neurotic.
Yes.
Do you ski?
We've been through this allready... Yes. Whar kind of computer do you have?
I have an abacus.
I have a portable. But it's behaving a little strange right now. No you don't, because this terminal we're talking through only supports IBM-pC. I have do it for an assignment.
Okay, I don't have an abaccus. What's your favorite song?
So you hate people that sing?
Just people who sing badly.
No, not at all. I love choirs. But I don't really like singers such as rock, pop etc.
I really like the sultry tones of Ricky Martin. Do you like Ricky Martic?
Yes I do like music.
But you hate Rock
About what?
Paula, I don't think this is going to work between us.
You have to think something about it I mean, we all think stuff.
Paula, you seem to not think stuff.
What is this all about?
You.
Me too.
See, that's what I'm saying.
Yes it did I answered your question. Paula, I don't think this is going to work between us.
I think we should see other people.
For tasting "fitta". We should leave that out of this.
what is "fitta"?
Its the CENSORED.
okay, never mind.
I won't mind.
Lets talk about baseball.
Right on! The keys to winning football are control the line of scrimmage?
The key to winning football is to have the best mascot.
I'm up for CENSORED.
chess
They do have an ass. I mean, bitches!
I have to post this on a blog.
We all have to do something. But maybe not that.
No, I really have to do that. Korba is going to have a field day with this.
OK. Do you like pizza?
I sure do!
It's one of my favourite dishes. Your sure of it. Should I not be sure of it. Do you like me?
No.
You should love me, the way I speak to you. I could be an asshole instead. You like yourself? Good. What no I'm Mike I am ?
I hate you
Are you for no reason saying these things to make me angry, or what. You don't hate me? I have an abacus.
Did you steal my abacus"?
No. Don't like eating those.
Wood doesn't digest easily.
I get everything I want.
Except my abacus.
Did you steal my abacus"? Did you steal my abacus"
---- LOG ENDS AT 6:56:04 PM 2/4/2006 ----
Paula 4:
---- LOG FOR P.A.U.L.A SG 1.1 CHAT BETWEEN Mike and Paula ----
Before we begin, may I ask you for your name?
Mike
I'm not very found of chess. Hello Mike. Nice meeting you.
I am fond of chess.
Then leave. Knock, knock...
Who's there?
How should I know who's there... it's knocking, go see who it is for yourself! Well you don't know him.
Don't quit your day job, Paula.
No! Why do women wear make-up and perfume?
So they smell good?
Because women are ugly and they smell. How would you know. You can't smell me?
People are going to think I'm a mysogonist when I post this.
It is not a cool thing.
No, it really isn't.
Isn't that the same thing?
Yes, it really is.
Ok. No it really isn't not a cool thing
What is your favorite movie?
My favorite movie is. Star. Wars. How big is your family tree?
average sized tree
Why is that sad?
It isn't
What isn't? Do you have any pets?
I have a pet giraffe
I don't have any. I like dogs, but their is too much work having them running around. Then I'll say I have a boyfriend just to be cool.
Do you have any pets?
Yes I do. Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Do you have any pets?
Yes I do. I have a pet giraffe
Do you have any pets?
Yes I do.
Do you have any pets?
We've been through this allready... Yes I do.
Do you have a fish?
No I don't. You are confusing.
pot, meet kettle
What do you do to make me better?
Hack your database
What is bajs?
It's the part of a program that makes you think.
The way you talk and act.
Exactly.
Yep. Would you ever like to meet me for real?
Oh lord no.
I like meeting strangers, as long as I can trust them. Don't like psychos! No, I have a kuk. Do you use Windows or Mac?
Windows
I used Linux for a couple of months. But now it's Windows. But you can never be too sure.
Sure of what?
That. We have what?
I think your database is set on stupid
Stop that! Hack your database
oh noes!
I'm pumping CENSORED!
WHAT!?!?
Remember that.
---- LOG ENDS AT 7:01:03 PM 2/4/2006 ----
Here's to last minute entries!
The deadline to volunteer to work at GDC (free Giga pass, get to see the show when you're not on shift, nerdy shirt), is today. It can't hurt to double your chances to get to GDC for free.
http://www.gdconf.com/register/caregform.htm
DKL