Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Fun, relatively amazing online game

This may be a little outdated. With websites - at least those that have been around a while - you can never be sure if you've discovered a hidden gem, or if you're the last person on earth to learn about a popular trend. For example, I got laughed at by about 80% of my colleagues a couple of years ago when I recommended that people read The Onion. (Of course, the 20% who were even slower than me were very appreciative for the tip!)

In any case, play a few games of 20 Questions online. This is not only a fun and impressive game, it's also a great example of how a computer can learn from people. So many people have played the game that the software is prepared to discover practically any object you can think of within 20 questions.

You must be honest and give straightforward answers!

Click the link above, then "Think in American", then "Classic 20Q" at bottom-left. (It's built in frames, so I can't give you the direct URL to start the game.)

They also sell a 20 Questions ball, which is a good learning toy for kids. It's got the software built-in, so you can play anytime, anywhere.

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