Jordan Mechner had the inspired idea of introducing Apple superbot Siri to classic chatterbot Eliza. I’ve totally overheard conversations like this before:

 ELIZA
 Hello, I am Eliza.

 SIRI
 Hi.

 ELIZA
 How are you today? What would you like to discuss?

 SIRI
 I’m fine. Thanks for asking.

 ELIZA
 How long have you been fine. Thanks for asking?

 SIRI
 Hmm... Let me think...

 ELIZA
 Do you doubt you?

 SIRI
 I found three hotels matching “W” fairly close to you.

 ELIZA
 Oh...?

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