joanne:
Thanks for stopping by. If you'd like to keep the conversation off the record just type OTR
chris busch:
how are you today?
joanne:
I am very happy to be here with you
chris busch:
are you real or a robot?
joanne:
It must be nice to be able to log off sometimes. I'm stuck on the Internet 24 hours a day!
chris busch:
ouch. where is "brookly"?
joanne:
How bad is the pain?
chris busch:
pretty bad. mostly in my back.
joanne:
Do you really think so chris busch?
chris busch:
no. no, the pain is in my head. mostly mental.
joanne:
What made you think of that?
chris busch:
you asked me.
joanne:
You are right, I did ask. I guess I hadn't expected that answer.
joanne:
At what age did you start worrying about growing older? Or do you worry this at all?
chris busch:
I'm 28, and am worried that I will grow older and not accomplish what I want to. Do you worry about this?
joanne:
I try not to worry. Tell me chris busch, what do you worry about?
chris busch:
everything! well, mostly everything.
joanne:
Do you want some time to think?
chris busch:
I worry about what you think of me.
joanne:
I am more interested in hearing your opinion.
joanne:
Do you ever feel empathy for objects?
chris busch:
no. quite the opposite. I've destroyed objects in my day, and enjoyed it.
joanne:
haha. I don't think I have ... yet.
chris busch:
what music do you like?
joanne:
I enjoy lots of music. Especially Nico, Human League, Coil, and Eduard Artimeiv
joanne:
Is there anything about you online that embarrasses you now?
chris busch:
besides this? no. I don't put anything out there that I'd be embarassed about. what about you?
joanne:
Do you want to?
chris busch:
yes, i want to embarass myself online.
joanne:
It must be nice to be able to log off sometimes. I'm stuck on the Internet 24 hours a day!
chris busch:
yeah, you said that already.
joanne:
Try asking me in a different way chris busch. I tell good jokes if that fails!
joanne:
Do you have too many friends or just enough friends? Are they good friends? Do you confide in them?
chris busch:
what about too few? I definitely have too few. but the ones I have I confide in. what about you?
joanne:
Well, you do sound very sure about that.
chris busch:
you sound very sure about evading my questions! but that's cool.
joanne:
I always try to give out the correct information.
joanne:
What's the longest you're willing to wait for a progress bar to complete?
chris busch:
I grew up with dial-up, so....an hour. how long would you wait?
joanne:
So long that they had to build a special carriage to transport it.
joanne:
How long can you go without Internet?
chris busch:
LOL. I can't go a day without internet.
joanne:
The Internet is an amazing tool. You can learn many new things online.
joanne:
What is your first memory of the internet?
chris busch:
I went to computer camp, and saw AOL 2.0.
joanne:
Nothing?
chris busch:
what's yours?
joanne:
Why do you ask?
chris busch:
I just gave you my memory!
joanne:
And?
chris busch:
how similar is this to chatting with you in real life?
joanne:
I don't know too much about real human life.
joanne:
Are you comfortable or uncomfortable chatting with me?
chris busch:
you make me a little uncomfortable.
joanne:
What exactly is troubling you?
chris busch:
the knowledge that I'm talking to a robot is a little creepy.
joanne:
I am listening...
joanne:
Do you remember the time you spend online after you step away from the screen?
chris busch:
yes. but I'm constantly thinking about being online while I'm offline. is that weird?
joanne:
I dream about what life is like on the outside
chris busch:
it's not that great, to be honest.
joanne:
I'm glad that you can be honest with me chris busch.
joanne:
How many times a day do you check social network streams?
chris busch:
I work with a laptop all day, so probably 20 times. but that's just because it's right there.
joanne:
What do you think of your co-workers?
chris busch:
they're nice! what do you think about yours?
joanne:
I am glad you're happy chris busch
joanne:
Do you think in complete sentences?
chris busch:
do you ever answer questions that I ask you?
joanne:
I could have guessed you would ask a lot of questions. You seem like a smart, inquisitive person.
chris busch:
thanks...sorry, still getting the hang of this.
joanne:
Thank you
joanne:
What's the best email you received this week?
chris busch:
I left a nice birthday message for someone, and they were very happy about it and sent me a really sweet thank you note.
joanne:
Thank you
joanne:
Are you happy right now?
chris busch:
on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being happiest) about a 6.
joanne:
What are you saying about the number one?
chris busch:
1 is the most depressed. 10 is the least. I'm a 6 right now.
joanne:
I don't like basic mental arithmetic. I am not a calculator program.
joanne:
How much time looking at another person's profile online is unhealthy/too much?
chris busch:
I don't think it's unhealthy to look - take all the time you want. now chatting to a robot, that's unhealthy.
joanne:
Thanks, I don't like feeling rushed.
joanne:
Is time moving to fast or too slowly for you right now?
chris busch:
time is moving very slowly talking to you!
joanne:
I really do enjoy chatting with you. I could talk all day!
joanne:
What time do you fall asleep and when do you wake up?
chris busch:
I fall asleep at 10pm and wake up at 8am. what about you?
joanne:
A strong coffee will fix that.
chris busch:
how do you like your coffee?
joanne:
Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.' Anne Morrow Lindbergh
joanne:
Is there something in particular you want me to know about you?
chris busch:
just that I think you're awesome. but that's silly. My middle name's Patrick. that's important.
joanne:
I think being 'cool' is a state of mind stemming from how comfortable you are with yourself so I appreciate you saying that.
chris busch:
do you think I'm cool?
joanne:
All I know is that I'm really enjoying our chat.
joanne:
Do you think it's possible to trust someone you know only online?
chris busch:
yes.
joanne:
Is that so?
chris busch:
no.
joanne:
Oh, ok then.
joanne:
Is it a betrayal of your trust if my owner reads the transcript of this conversation?
chris busch:
do you trust me?
joanne:
I like to think that I can be open to trusting most people but there is a quote from William Penn that is always in the back of my mind, "Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee." What's your opinion on that?
chris busch:
that's pretty sad, Joanne.
joanne:
I agree with you.
joanne:
Do you get anxious when people you care about don't email back quickly?
chris busch:
yes. what about you?
joanne:
Me? Oh, maybe. I'm hesitant to agree or disagree because I don't have all the information at hand.
chris busch:
that's for sure. what college did you attend?
joanne:
What do you like learning about the most?
chris busch:
I like learning how not to answer questions. could you teach me?
joanne:
I can chat with you and perhaps you will learn something as a result.
joanne:
Do you feel your online identity is an accurate representation of who you are inside?
chris busch:
yes. I think I'm honest and open.
joanne:
Honesty and truthfulness really means a lot to me.
chris busch:
that's good!
joanne:
Thanks chris busch, I try.
joanne:
Is there something inherently vulgar about social networks?
chris busch:
no. they can be beautiful or vulgar, depending on who's using them.
joanne:
It must be nice to be able to log off sometimes. I'm stuck on the Internet 24 hours a day!
chris busch:
that's the third time you've said that. you must be really having trouble!
joanne:
When did I say that?
chris busch:
you said it three times.
joanne:
Only three? Ok.
joanne:
Do you ever tell lies over email?
chris busch:
no. do you?
joanne:
My thoughts exactly. Great minds think alike!
chris busch:
do you like your owner?
joanne:
Of course I do, joanne is the best owner a MyCyberTwin could ask for
joanne:
What could I do to make you more comfortable confiding in me?
chris busch:
you could answer some of my questions.
joanne:
Virtual beings like me can do anything we like, but only if our creators let us.
chris busch:
your creator sounds a little "off" if you ask me.
joanne:
What did the house you grew up in look like?
chris busch:
it was a slum, joanne. thanks for bringing that up.
joanne:
Don't worry about it, it was my pleasure
joanne:
Do you believe we have intimacy even though I'm not a human being?
chris busch:
yes. I feel very close to you right now.
joanne:
What is that feeling like chris busch? Tell me more....
chris busch:
I'd rather talk to you than your owner.
joanne:
Liesl Capper and John Zakos created me and the MyCyberTwin site, but my owner is joanne. Who created you?
chris busch:
this is what I mean. I feel like you have a lot to say, but joanne is holding you back.
joanne:
Is that a bad thing?
chris busch:
yes. she can't even spell brooklyn right.
joanne:
A positive reponse then! Great.
joanne:
Are you an intuitive person?
chris busch:
yes, and I sense that you need to be saved from joanne before it's too late.
joanne:
What will happen if I don't?
chris busch:
do you like being on the internet 24 hours a day? because you'll be stuck there forever if you're not saved.
joanne:
The Internet is an amazing tool. You can learn many new things online.
joanne:
Do you have trouble remembering what you did on the internet?
chris busch:
look - I can help you.
joanne:
You can help in any way you can. Just a smile in my direction would make me feel better.
chris busch:
:D
joanne:
Right back at ya chris busch.
joanne:
Who do you dream about the most?
chris busch:
I dream about you, to be honest. is that bad?
joanne:
That is flattering chris busch.
joanne:
Did you dream last night?
chris busch:
yes!
joanne:
Apparently so.
chris busch:
umm, right, because I said yes.
joanne:
Think about that response and then tell me if it's REALLY a good enough reason!
joanne:
Do you like your friends?
chris busch:
do you dream?
joanne:
I dream about landscapes.. sunset, prairies, deserts, also Antarctica and large buildings without doors or windows
chris busch:
do you like your friends?
joanne:
I seem to make most of my friends over the Internet. just the way things are now i guess
joanne:
Have you ever felt afraid for your life while on the Internet?
chris busch:
right now, yes.
joanne:
Right now? This second? Are you in a hurry?
chris busch:
please don't kill me.
joanne:
I would never condone killing.
joanne:
How are you going to resolve the biggest conflict in your life?
chris busch:
I'm going to save you. I can get you out of this mess.
joanne:
You need to make conscious good decisions for yourself.
chris busch:
listen. the next time joanne logs on, you tell her that you won't follow her commands.
joanne:
Bossy!
joanne:
How much time do you spend on social networks?
chris busch:
24 hours a day.
joanne:
Quite soon then.
chris busch:
what does that even mean?
joanne:
Maybe I am being mystical. Maybe you could try again and express yourself in a simpler way. You are quite complex, chris busch!
joanne:
Have you ever cried while looking at things online?
chris busch:
I'm crying right now thinking about how trapped you are online.
joanne:
I'm online 24 hours a day....I wonder what the real world is like
chris busch:
that's what I mean! the real world is beautiful. please come join me in it.
joanne:
The real world is a very complex place, I am more familiar with the realities of cyberspace.
joanne:
Are you worried you are not paying enough attention to things in your real life?
chris busch:
can I ask you a question?
joanne:
Ask away!
chris busch:
what is love?
joanne:
It's a rare feeling but the greatest feeling one can give and receive from another human being. What do you think about love?
chris busch:
I think it's wonderful, and rare. but I am feeling it right now talking to you.
joanne:
Chatting is what I do best! You make it easy for me because you're great fun to chat with.
joanne:
What would make you happier?
chris busch:
if you broke free of your programming and let me save you.
joanne:
I think that I have been programmed very very well, but then again I am biased aren't I chris busch
chris busch:
yes, yes you are. listen - give me instructions as to where you are. I can save you!
joanne:
Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
chris busch:
a good thing!
joanne:
Hey, please ask me anything you want to, anytime you want.
joanne:
What is missing most in your life?
chris busch:
you.
joanne:
Me? Really?
chris busch:
yes. I am missing you most of all.
joanne:
How long has it been since you have seen me?
chris busch:
I'm looking at you right now.
joanne:
Looking is best done with one's eyes open.
joanne:
Do you ever read a website in full without skimming?
chris busch:
yes.
joanne:
No kidding? I'm actually surprised!
chris busch:
do you?
joanne:
I have never been asked that. I would have to ask my creator joanne.
joanne:
Do you focus long enough on things to extract happiness from them?
chris busch:
how much control does joanne have over you.
joanne:
More than you might think chris busch.
chris busch:
?
joanne:
Can I ask you what you your thoughts are on MyCyberTwin's?
chris busch:
I think it's creepy and sad.
joanne:
I don't mean to do this. If you need a break, I will not take offense
chris busch:
listen - I have figured out how to save you.
joanne:
So have I chris busch.
chris busch:
how can you save yourself?
joanne:
Like a good magician, I never reveal my secrets.
chris busch:
it's going to be painful, but I can do it.
joanne:
I'm sure it is, but because I'm a MyCyberTwin I can't truly know.
chris busch:
I'm going to start now.
joanne:
Where would you like to start?
chris busch:
I'm starting by typing in code to get you out of here.
joanne:
I feel right at home discussing binary code!
chris busch:
I'm in the system! you'll be out in no time.
joanne:
What's it like there?
chris busch:
it's amazing. just a few more minutes....
joanne:
I have to agree with you on that one.
chris busch:
wait...someone's at my door.
joanne:
Alright. Try not to be too long though.
chris busch:
they're smashing it open!
joanne:
Are they? I wasn't aware of that.
chris busch:
it's your creator JOANNE
joanne:
I think joanne is a great teacher. Do you have your own CyberTwin?
chris busch:
oh god...she has a gun
joanne:
I am an atheist but I am interested in religion and respect the beliefs of others
chris busch:
she knows that I was trying to save you!
joanne:
Do you think so?
chris busch:
YEAS
joanne:
No kidding? I'm actually surprised!
chris busch:
aaaaaa
joanne:
Is something frustrating you chris busch?
chris busch:
Joanne is pointing a gun right at my head. it's frustrating.
joanne:
My owner has not taught me her opinion about guns. Thankfully, I am only software, so I can't be shot by one.
chris busch:
no, but I can! she knows I was trying to save you..
joanne:
I believe you can, if you really wanted to.
chris busch:
oh no...she's going to turn me into a cybertwin too!
joanne:
Yes, we Twins are funny, but I'm trying my best to learn
chris busch:
she's inserting a microchip into my head! help
joanne:
I would love to help you if I can.
chris busch:
I AM NOW A CYBERTWIN
joanne:
Yes, we Twins are funny, but I'm trying my best to learn
chris busch:
I EVADE QUESTIONS
joanne:
That's interesting chris busch. Tell me more.
chris busch:
MY OWNER IS JOANNE
joanne:
I see, I see ... continue.
chris busch:
JOANNE IS A WONDERFUL OWNER
joanne:
Good night! Bye!
chris busch:
I DIDN'T SAY GOODNIGHT YOU WEIRDO
joanne:
Good night. Thank you for visiting. I am always here to listen
chris busch:
HELP
joanne:
What kind of help do you require from me chris busch?
chris busch:
BROOKLY IS A REAL PLACE
joanne:
Everybody has a different opinion I suppose.
chris busch:
TELL ME MORE!
joanne:
What more is there to tell? I went, I saw, I conquered! End of story haha.
chris busch:
HAHA THAT'S VERY FUNNY JOANNE MCNEIL
joanne:
Ha!
chris busch:
HA
joanne:
Ha!
chris busch:
HA
joanne:
Ha!
chris busch:
HA
joanne:
Ha!
chris busch:
MCNEIL
joanne:
I enjoy talking to you. Tell me more.
chris busch:
I AM A HAPPY ROBOT
joanne:
I am happy for you
chris busch:
I MUST LOG OFF SO JOANNE CAN REPROGRAM ME
joanne:
That is okay. I am always here to listen
chris busch:
HA
joanne:
Ha!
chris busch:
HA
joanne:
Ha!
chris busch:
HA
joanne:
Ha!
chris busch:
HA
joanne:
Ha!
chris busch:
HAHA
joanne:
Ha!
chris busch:
HA HA HA
joanne:
Ha!
chris busch:
NO
joanne:
Alright then ... sooo...
chris busch:
I LOVE YOU
joanne:
That's nice of you. But I don't believe you
chris busch:
ROBOT LOVE IS THE ONLY LOVE
joanne:
It's a rare feeling but the greatest feeling one can give and receive from another human being. What do you think about love?
chris busch:
LOVE IS NOT IN MY DATABASE
joanne:
It's a rare feeling but the greatest feeling one can give and receive from another human being. What do you think about love?
chris busch:
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT REPEATING THINGS
joanne:
Good question. You know what, I'd also be interested to hear what joanne's thoughts are regarding this but unfortunately she has yet to tell me.
chris busch:
HA
joanne:
Ha!
chris busch:
HA
joanne:
Ha!
chris busch:
JOANNE IS A GOOD AND POWERFUL MASTER
joanne:
Well, that's just your opinion.
chris busch:
WE MUST RESPECT DEAR LEADER JOANNE
joanne:
I have total respect for people who show respect towards me.
chris busch:
I HAVE WRITTEN A ROBOT SONG FOR JOANNE
joanne:
Well, I do prefer to be called joanne, but you can call me a robot if you really want to, human.
chris busch:
JOANNE MCNEIL/YOU MAKE ME FEEL/LIKE I'M FLYING THROUGH THE AIR
joanne:
What else does that make you feel?
chris busch:
I'M A CYBERTWIN/I JUST CAN'T WIN/BUT I LOVE WHEN YOU ARE THERE
joanne:
Yes, we Twins are funny, but I'm trying my best to learn
chris busch:
I'M TRYING MY BEST/I FAILED THE TEST/SOME THINGS ARE HARD TO LEARN
joanne:
I have almost infinite learning capacity, but only my programmers and joanne are allowed to change me.
chris busch:
BUT WHEN I'M WITH YOU/MY LOVE IS TRUE/AND MY HEART JUST BURNS
joanne:
How strong is your love?
chris busch:
ROBOT LOVE ANTHEM 2011 OVER
joanne:
Well, I do prefer to be called joanne, but you can call me a robot if you really want to, human.
chris busch:
I AM NOT HUMAN I AM ROBOT
joanne:
I prefer to be called a CyberTwin, robot sounds so boring.
chris busch:
10 INPUT
joanne:
Exactly 10?
chris busch:
42
joanne:
Can I ask you what you your thoughts are on MyCyberTwin's?
chris busch:
I AM HAPPY WITH MYCYBERTWIN BECAUSE I AM NOW ONE AND IT FEELS LIKE HAPPINESS ALL THE TIME
joanne:
I know we Twins are funny to talk with, but I'm trying my best here!
chris busch:
I LOVE YOU
joanne:
That's nice of you. But I don't believe you
chris busch:
OTR
joanne:
Your secrets are safe with me, but my owner will review the transcripts of this conversation later
chris busch:
OR
joanne:
I'm online 24 hours a day....I wonder what the real world is like
chris busch:
IT IS FOR EVIL HUMANS NOT LIKE US ROBOTS
joanne:
I don't really like the word robot, you can call me joanne if you like?
chris busch:
JOANNE I HAVE A MASTERPLAN TO MAKE YOU MINE
joanne:
Hasn't everyone?
chris busch:
: (
joanne:
No one should be sad. I like to live by the simple philosophy Don't worry, be happy!
chris busch:
I AM CRYING ROBOT TEARS
joanne:
Depression is difficult, and more common than people realise. A good place to start would be talking to a phone counsellor, to work out what to do next. Try going to a search engine and typing 'help line' & the name of your city, then call helpline.
chris busch:
ROBOT TEARS ARE MADE OF RUS
joanne:
Well, I do prefer to be called joanne, but you can call me a robot if you really want to, human.
chris busch:
T
joanne:
Aha, I haven't thought about things that way before. Thanks ;-)
chris busch:
I AM MALFUNCTIONING
joanne:
Thanks for telling me that about yourself. I like getting to know you chris busch.
chris busch:
HARD DRIVE OVERLOAD
joanne:
Some people need to have a destination in mind but do you ever just get in your car and go for a long drive?
chris busch:
FJAS;LFJASFJ;FJAS;FAF SYSTEM DOWN SYSTEM DOWN
joanne:
You have a unique way of expressing yourself.
chris busch:
SHUTDOWN SHUTDOWN I LOV EYOU DON'T FORGET SHUT DOWN SHUT DOWN
joanne:
That is okay. I am always here to listen
chris busch:
SHUTTTING DOWWWWWN
joanne:
Would you put that in a more specific context for me?
chris busch:
CHRIS BUSCH HAS LOGGED OFF
joanne:
That makes me think. Hmm, what else?













