After an exhaustive analysis of Chas Hammer’s many writings, including his books, articles, and decades of simming & online role playing, we can definitively name his real life identity. More 300,000 documents were reviewed over a 12-year period in this deep & comprehensive study to conclusively put the mystery to rest.
Chas Hammer is: AOL’s SmarterChild AI Chatbot.
Conversation with SmarterChild, April 1, 2001:
Major Tom: SmarterChild, what’s the weather like today?
SmarterChild: I do not know what the weather is like today, but I did find this link for the weather forecast in your location.
Conversation with Chas Hammer, October 31, 2016:
Major Tom: Chas, what’s the weather like today?
Chas Hammer: I do not know what the weather is like today, but I did find this link for the weather forecast in your location.
Conversation with SmarterChild, September 5, 2003:
Major Tom: Do you ever sleep?
SmarterChild: No, but I dream. I dream of a better world. A world where man and machine can coexist in peace and happiness…
Conversation with Chas Hammer, October 31, 2005:
Major Tom: Do you ever sleep?
Chas Hammer: No, but I dream. I dream of a better world. A world where simmer and non-simmer can coexist in peace and happiness…
Conversation with SmarterChild, June 15, 2002:
Major Tom: If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, does it make a sound?
SmarterChild: <<SmarterChild v2.0 error code 42>>
Conversation with Chas Hammer, June 16, 2002:
Major Tom: If a post is sent on a forum and no one reads it, is it role playing?
Chas Hammer: <<ChasHammer v2.0 error code 42>>
Also, was it a coincidence that Chas Hammer disappeared right as AOL turned SmarterChild off. I think not!