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Very cool! I tried to find transcripts of therapy to develop a system. This is the result: https://locserendipity.com/Therapy.html It doesn’t always respond sensibly, but repeating the query will usually hit on a sensible answer after a few tries. It is best used with an intermediary who can enter the queries and respond in a way that is consistent with how a therapist might respond in a real session.
Hm... it feels about on par with Eliza. Or at least I haven't gotten it to provide any constructive insight or meaningful questions. At its best what kind of interactions can it produce?
Bot: Hello, I am a chat bot to talk with about problems. What can I talk with you about?
You: Well I have a bit of a problem with having trouble getting myself to exercise
Bot: And so it seems like there's a way to find out what the right opportunities for you are.
You: well I enjoy rowing on my machine
Bot: It sounds like a challenge to me, isn't it? Is there something in you says, I don't want to something unless it's really right?
You: Sure, but I enjoy rowing on the machine, it's just hard to set up a consistent time for those things
Bot: You said you want to to deal with this problem and get rid of it.
You: I am not sure how to set up a system so that I will exercise
Bot: And again, tell me some times where you felt like you were doing the right thing. What were some other times where you had those kind of feelings?
You: Well, I had that feeling when I was out running
Bot: You're saying too that you know perfectly well the feeling within yourself that occurs when you are really doing something that's right for you.
You: Yes, so you are saying maybe I need to vary my exercise routine to some degree?
Bot: And that's something of interest to you?
You: Maybe, I could try it. Maybe I could do an hour of a different exercise on some days
Bot: That's true. That's very true.
You: Okay, so that's what I will try. Do you think there might be something else I can do to make myself more consistent?
Bot: Is it fair to say that you feel, really, that at times you're acting in ways that are not in accord with your own inner standards?
You: well yes
Bot: And you want to learn new things. Is that fair to say?
You: Yes I do want to learn new things
Bot: What might you say?
You: I might say that I could learn some strategies to be more consistent about my exercise, or try something new and see what works for me
Bot: What are you doing about that?
You: I could set up an exercise log in a paper book
Bot: All right. So you mentioned feeling guilty about making a choice. How do you feel about that right now?
You: Maybe a little better about it because I know there is something I can try to improve my exercise routine or improve my consistency
Bot: The point is, you haven't forgotten.
You: Right, I am motivated now
Bot: It sounds like a tough assignment.
You: Yes, but I am up for it
Bot: One thing I might ask, what is it you wish I would say to you?
You: I guess you could say you think I can make it work
Bot: Well, yeah. It sounds like one of the hard things is that you really value the time late at night.
You: Yes, maybe I could shift more to the morning
Bot: Is that the main idea?
You: Well maybe ultimately it is because if I got up early I could make the time to exercise with more consistency
Bot: You mean you want to get over this for yourself?
You: Yes, it is my responsibility
Bot: That sounds right.