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The interview with a poltergeist thread reminded me of this, and I thought I'd share. 
http://www.satirewire.com/features/satire-jeevesinterview.shtml
http://www.satirewire.com/features/satire-jeevesinterview.shtml
Interview with Jeeves: A Poltergeist Thread
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In summary, The conversation discusses a humorous interview with a poltergeist and mentions an old AI program called PARRY that mimicked a paranoid schizophrenic. The program fooled psychiatrists and the conversation ends with a joke about a computer needing a psychiatrist.
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That was hilarious!
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ha ha .. not quite ready for the Turing test! Speaking of - are you familiar with an old AI program that was called PARRY? It was designed to mimic the responses of a paranoid schizophrenic and it did a good job of fooling the psychiatrists who interacted with it.
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Lol. That has got to be one of the funnier webpages.
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Math Is Hard said:
Great! The closest to AI that we've come and we have a computer who needs a psychiatrist.
FAQ: Interview with Jeeves: A Poltergeist Thread
What is "Interview with Jeeves: A Poltergeist Thread" about?
"Interview with Jeeves: A Poltergeist Thread" is a fictional story that follows the experiences of a ghost hunter named Jeeves as he investigates a mysterious poltergeist phenomenon.
Is this story based on real events?
No, "Interview with Jeeves: A Poltergeist Thread" is a work of fiction and is not based on any real events or people.
Who is Jeeves and what makes him a credible ghost hunter?
Jeeves is the main character in the story and is a professional ghost hunter with years of experience. He is known for his keen observation skills, scientific approach, and ability to debunk paranormal claims.
What inspired the author to write "Interview with Jeeves: A Poltergeist Thread"?
The author, being a fan of both science and ghost stories, was fascinated by the concept of poltergeists and wanted to explore it in a unique way. Thus, "Interview with Jeeves: A Poltergeist Thread" was born.
Will there be a sequel to "Interview with Jeeves: A Poltergeist Thread"?
As of now, there are no plans for a sequel. However, the author is open to the idea and may consider continuing the story in the future.