How Joseph Weizenbaum's Eliza Fooled Users into Believing

David Pierce, David Barry, and Mark Marino explore Joseph Weizenbaum's Eliza, the first chatbot, emphasizing its philosophical implications and the human tendency to anthropomorphize technology. They argue that despite its simplicity, Eliza's design led many users to believe they were interacting with a real person, highlighting a deep human desire for connection.

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