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…demo Implements the classic 1966 ELIZA chatbot by Joseph Weizenbaum, demonstrating pattern matching and symbolic processing in ChrysaLisp. Features: - Pattern matching engine with wildcard support - Pronoun reflection (I->you, my->your, etc.) - 20+ keyword patterns with multiple response templates - VDU-based chat interface with word wrapping - Simulates a Rogerian psychotherapist This implementation showcases: - Symbolic list manipulation and processing - Functional programming (map, filter, reduce) - Classic AI pattern matching techniques - Text normalization and tokenization - Template-based response generation Files: - apps/eliza/app.lisp: GUI interface and event handling - apps/eliza/engine.inc: Pattern matching and processing engine - apps/eliza/patterns.inc: Pattern rules and response templates - apps/eliza/README.md: Documentation and historical context
…zation Enhanced the ELIZA chatbot with three major new features: 1. Save Conversation History - Saves conversations to timestamped files (eliza_<timestamp>.txt) - Files saved to user's home directory - Preserves full conversation for later review 2. Adjustable Response Delay - Toggle typing delay on/off via toolbar button - 500ms delay creates more natural, thoughtful responses - Simulates human thinking/typing time 3. Debug Mode with Pattern Visualization - Educational feature showing pattern matching process - Displays matched pattern, rank/priority, and wildcard captures - Helps users understand symbolic processing and transformation - Example: Shows how "I am sad" matches "* i am * sad *" Additional Changes: - Added TODO.md tracking completed and future enhancements - Updated README.md with usage instructions for new features - New toolbar buttons with tooltips for all features - Enhanced engine.inc with eliza-debug-info function Files Modified: - apps/eliza/app.lisp: Added UI and event handling for new features - apps/eliza/engine.inc: Added debug info extraction function - apps/eliza/README.md: Documented new features with examples - apps/eliza/TODO.md: New file tracking enhancement roadmap This makes ELIZA more educational and practical while maintaining its classic pattern-matching demonstration purpose.
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…demo
Implements the classic 1966 ELIZA chatbot by Joseph Weizenbaum, demonstrating pattern matching and symbolic processing in ChrysaLisp.
Features:
This implementation showcases:
Files: