A Simulation in C++ of Joseph Weizenbaum's 1966 Eliza

a year ago

Created a C++ simulation of the original ELIZA chatbot.
ELIZA is the first chatbot developed by Joseph Weizenbaum (1964-1966).
Configured via a script (e.g., DOCTOR) with pattern-matching rules.
Weizenbaum's goal was to demonstrate how easily people can be fooled by the illusion of understanding.
Documented the project in multiple parts, including updates after the original ELIZA source code was found.
Recreated ELIZA in JavaScript with son Max Hay.
Added serial I/O to run ELIZA on an ASR 33 teletype.
Proved 1966 CACM ELIZA is Turing complete with Turing machine scripts.
Contributed to a book about ELIZA (findingeliza.org).
Original MAD ELIZA code can now be run thanks to Rupert Lane.
Provided compilation instructions for POSIX (macOS) and Windows.

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