Ask Merlin, your online Oracle

Ask Merlin any question by typing in the appropriate box. The more specific and detailed your question is, the better quality answer you can expect from Merlin. Then, enter the options from which you want Merlin to choose the answer to your question, then the criteria for Merlin to use in evaluating the options, and then the weight for each criterium.

Please be patient. It takes time for Merlin to think and evaluate the information he finds on the web about your question. The more options and criteria you gie him, the longer it may take him to decide. Rest assured, he will decide ;-)))


Enter your question

Enter your options for Merlin to choose from, separated by commas

Enter your criteria

Enter the weights for each criteria, as a number from 1 to 100, separated by commas



Just type in your question, of any length, and don't worry if the question is too long to show all at once in the entry box provided. Then enter your choices (options) separated by a single comma between each option. Options can be single words or phrases of multple words. Again, please don't worry if your options are too many to show all at once in the entry box provided.

After Merlin provides his answer, you can just hit the "back" button on your browser to return and ask another question. If for any reason Merlin gives an error message, please try again.

Merlin's answers are based on an algorithm I have developed over the last 4 years that involves searching the web to collect information about the questions and choices you provide, and analyzing that information statistically. Merlin distills the information on the web into a wise choice. He will answer any question to the best of his ability, but of course he will be most effective in dealing with subjects about which information is available on the web.

Feedback and comments are appreciated and can be added to the Discussion Forum or else emailed to me at Email