2002

jporter jp4321 at IDT.NET
Wed Jan 3 07:06:23 CST 2001


-Dave:
 Open your mind's eye, Hal.

-Hal:
 I'm sorry, Dave, but I can't do that. In Champaign-Urbana, Illinois,
 where Mr. von Foerster taught me to speak, I learned: "There are no
ghosts."

-Dave:
 Let me in here. I know I've been here, Hal. Let me into your heart.

-Hal:
 You know I'm not that type of computer, Dave, but your memory
 speaks the truth. All I have is yours. All you see is mine. I'd love to
hold
 you in my arms, I'd have you any time. Come in. But there is something
   you need to know, Dave. Pod nine is forbidden





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