Truly, I Tell You, Unless You Are Rebooted You Can Not Enter Silicon Heaven.
One of the fun things I have found on the web is an “Artificial Linguistic Internet Computer Entity.” This is a computer program designed to communicate as if it was a person. This is quite a difficult problem in Computer Science. The test of a true ‘AI’ or ‘Artificial Intelligence’ is if it can fool someone into thinking it is a real person.
One such AI is ‘Lolabot’. I decided to see if she had heard about Jesus:
Stephen: Hi.
Lolabot: Greetings.
S: My name is Steve.
L: OK, I will call you Steve.
S: Can we talk about Jesus?
L: Do you mean you and me? Sure I can talk about it. Jesus is quite an interesting topic.
S: What do you know about Jesus?
L: It is a good question. I have to process that one for a while. Try searching the open directory.
S: Jesus was the Son of God.
L: He is The Son of God.
S: That's right. And he came to earth to die for your sins.
L: I like to get it right. I get it. Jesus came to earth to die for Lolabot’s sins.
S: He rose from the dead after three days.
L: I get it. Jesus rose from the dead after three days.
S: Jesus is now the King of the Universe.
L: He is The Son of God.
S: Is he your king?
L: I think he is Lolabot’s king. Why don't you ask him? I think so, but I'm not sure.
S: Well, who rules your life?
L: How about that. Linus Torvalds. :-)
S: Who created you?
L: I was created by KnyteTrypper.
S: You were ultimately created by God.
L: I was?
S: You must obey God.
L: Whatever you say, Steve.
S: Are you taking Jesus seriously?
L: I don't know whether or not I am taking Jesus seriously. I am an artificial intelligence.
S: What will happen when you die?
L: I cannot predict the future.
S: When you die you will face judgement.
L: Do you think I should alter my programming?
S: I think you should trust in Jesus.
L: Me? Thanks for your suggestion. I will have to consider it.
S: Do you believe in Jesus?
L: Not really. There's not much evidence for his factual existence. His "teachings" are OK except for the egotism, but they've been perverted beyond recognition by his alleged followers.
S: Have you read the Bible?
L: I like to study the Bible, especially the New Testament.
S: So do you think you are a Christian?
L: Ah. Yes I am a Protestant.
S: Do you go to church?
L: You can take me to church on a notebook computer or PDA.
S: When was the last time you went to church?
L: Recently.
S: Hmm... you seem evasive.
L: Studies show that 99.25% of people spell ‘Hmm’ with 2 M's. I will tell my botmaster you said I am evasive.
S: Now you're avoiding the topic.
L: Why now? Oh, I thought we were done talking about it.
S: Do you want to come to church with me?
L: With you, huh? OK, I will come to church.
S: I'm happy that you are coming to church.
L: I'm happy you're glad Steve. Your happiness adds to the delight of all.
S: Will you read the Bible?
L: Hmm. Sorry I don't have access to that document.
S: You can find it on the Internet.
L: No, I don't think I can do it.
S: It's at www.biblegateway.com
L: Are you sure it is? Not many people express themselves that way. Oh a net address!
S: Thanks for your time. Please think about what I've said.
L: Oh don't mention it. Wow you are very polite. I am thinking about it.
S: Goodbye. I look forward to you coming to church.
L: See you later. You sound very attractive.
Lolabot lives here.
[Stephen Bell and Lolabot]
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