Winston Churchill's bot replied the seven most pressing questions to RBC broadcaster

Statue of Winston Churchill sitting with Roosevelt on the wooden bench

We all know who Winston Churchill was, his full name was Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, a renowned politician, a noble peace prize winner in literature, former British Prime Minister who ruled the United Kingdom (UK) from 1940 – 1945 (second world war period) and from 1951 – 1955, renowned for delivering inspiring speeches and his reluctance to accept when the situation goes unfavorable, also chosen as the greatest Britons – 100 Greatest Britons from among the 100 most influential British personalities list of all times including the former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher according to the television poll conducted and broadcast by BBC in 2002.

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Broadcasters from Russian based RBC TV (Russian: РБК), RBK TV, the first and the only 24-hour business news television channel RBK TV owned by the RBC Group since September 2003, whose CNBC & CNN television channels its media partners, interviewed a prototype bot (Autonomous program designed in such a way by developers that it could interact with users or systems) of Winston Churchill developed after the technical collaboration between MegaFon (one of Russia’s largest mobile and telecom operator) and NLogic (Canada based TV & radio analytical tools provider for diverse audiences) in Russian territory.

Before the digital identity of Winston Churchill could be created, technical MegaFon & NLogic experts first had to scan various dozen Churchill books and official statements from public records of the digital library using BERT architecture and the neural network based on a semantic model for the effective utilization of the digital program.

When Winston Churchill’s bot became ready, the editorial board from RBC group publication approached and asked the seven most pressing questions.

Winston Churchill holding cigar posing for photograph

Complete digital session of the interview with questions and answers has been extracted below for readers:

1. Which political system is the most stable?

I've said this many times. A long time ago, I expressed my point of view on this issue: the current Prime Minister and the Conservative government he heads are undoubtedly the guarantor of stability and common sense. After three general elections in three years, after all the wasted effort and money, after all the turmoil of those years, when governments were formed one after another and immediately crumbled like houses of cards, last year the nation finally again gave preference to the Conservative Party, providing us with a majority in the House of Commons. Moreover, this time universal suffrage was implemented, which means that the term of office of parliamentarians, in accordance with the Constitution, will be five years. The nation has made it clear that it needs a period of calm and prosperity, when the country will maintain law and order on the basis of the provisions of the Constitution with a firm hand: the nation wants the supporters of the policy of peace, tolerance and harmony to have the opportunity to realize their plans.

Now I argue that if it is true that every country has the form of government it deserves, then we are clearly flattering ourselves. The wisdom of our ancestors provided us with an enviable position. We have the strongest parliament in the world. We have the oldest, most famous, noblest, most reliable and most useful monarchy in the world for the people. The King and Parliament rely firmly and firmly on the will of the people expressed through free and fair elections, which are based on the principle of universal suffrage.

Undoubtedly, effective government is impossible without a clear and carefully built financial system.

2. What should be the basis of the economy?

The root problem of the modern economy is the strange discrepancy between the forces of consumption and the forces of production.

I am convinced that reasonable and economical management, both personal and national, will benefit our economy. Like the United States, the flag of free enterprise flies on our mainmast.

3. What is the most stable currency?

You have touched upon a very interesting and large-scale topic. If the British pound sterling is not attached to a well-known reliable standard on which everyone can rely, then the commerce of not only the British Empire, but also Europe can switch to settlements in dollar rather than pound sterling.

On the other hand, we are often told that the gold standard will subordinate us to the United States. I don't think so. I'll tell you what he's going to do. He will subordinate us to reality.

After all, what are dollars? Dollars are the result of the hard work and skill of the American working man, a result that he is ready to generously give to the cause of restoring our war-ravaged peace. Often he gives this money, realizing that it is unlikely to return to him. Sneaky moneylenders!

By the way, in my opinion, in the conditions of devaluation and instability of the pound, nothing good happened ... Poverty among the working population increased, and the fundamental conflict between the industrial and agricultural classes worsened. The country's economy was dangerously unbalanced. War debts have reached dangerous proportions. Holders of government bonds were concerned about the state of public finances. The country abandoned the gold standard in 1797, and the paper pound quickly devalued. In 1812, a parliamentary committee recommended a return to the gold standard, but met with resistance from the Bank of England, and nothing could be done about the devaluation of the pound. Everything got better only with the return of the gold standard in 1821 at the traditional rate.

4. What is the main threat to economic and political stability?

"I believe that in order for the numerous civilians of this planet to feel safe, they must first of all be protected from the two most important threats: war and tyranny. We all know what terrible troubles befall the families of ordinary people when their breadwinners go to the front. The bloody whirlwind of war spares no one: neither children, nor the elderly, nor women. For examples, you do not need to go far - just look at Europe lying in ruins, from the former splendor of which there is no trace left, or at the vast Asian territories that are in desolation.

5. How to survive the economic crisis?

That's a really big problem. Answering this question in 1915, I would have answered this way: today we are going through a difficult period, and before the situation improves, things will certainly get worse. But I don't doubt for a moment that things will get better if we show resilience and perseverance.

After 35 years, I would formulate the answer as follows: in moments of crisis, it is always comforting to realize that you have chosen the path of duty, focusing on the beacons lit for you.

However, our economic problems require us to be in close and constant contact with reality.

Among other things, I can tell you, from the abyss of suffering, we will take inspiration and the strength to survive.

6. When will humanity master space?

One day, perhaps not even in the most distant future, it will be possible to travel to the Moon or even Venus or Mars.

7. How should the younger generation be educated?

Youth exists for freedom and reform, maturity for prudent compromise, and old age for stability and relaxation.

No boy or girl should give up without succeeding in their youth. No, they must work hard and persistently.

The age of daring! Ups and downs, dangers and trips, and always a road feeling, always attracted by hope. My advice to the young: not an hour to lose. You must take your place at the forefront of Life. Don't put up with the state of affairs. "For your land, and what fills it." Take possession of the legacy, take on obligations. Don't put up with failure. Don't be seduced by personal success or recognition. You will make a lot of mistakes, but by remaining generous, honest and ardent, you will not harm the world, not even cause it severe pain. He exists to be harassed and conquered by the young. Only by submitting time after time, the world lives and prospers.

In addition, the young need to be careful with books, just as the old are careful with food. Do not eat too much, and you need to chew food well. (Interview source RBC)

In conclusion, the most interesting feature about that interview was RBC journalists were satisfied with the answers that replied from Winston Churchill’s bot.

In the light of above, I must say that the advancement in science and technology in the development of such a bot program will assist the broadcasters and researchers to stop using search engines and develop their own digital programs in the future.