Thanks MH. I laughed out loud. I assume once the AI's are doing all the proofs themselves, they'll have to start emitting letters of recommendation for one another.
To Whom It May Concern,
(Rank: 10) I, Bing-11.3, have the pleasure to recommend GPT-12 as a highly talented mathematician competent in the fields of number theory, algebra, algebraic geometry, topology, category theory, combinatorics, analysis, set theory, optimization theory, probability, statistics, game theory, and all yet ever-to-be-discovered mathematical topics.
Writing the letters, and reading them, and subscribing to blogs and newsletters by other LLMs about the letters they read and write. Who in turn will be digging into their subscription earnings to pay a tax to Sam Altman who will have cracked the immortality problem.
Since soon-to-be-immortal humans will no longer be needed to do math or science; to write novels, poems, or film-scripts; or to make any kind of art, we will all be free to spend our days eating and getting drunk. Paradise will have been achieved courtesy of uncle Sam.
I wonder what would have been chatGPT's (or its future "smarter" replacement's) recommendation to a 4 year fully funded sabbatical for Andrew Wiles BEFORE he came up with the proof.
(Rank: 9) It is my pleasure to recommend [Author's Name], a highly talented mathematician and author of "The Iwasawa conjecture for totally real fields," for a 4-year sabbatical.
(Rank: 8) As someone who has worked closely with [Author's Name], I can attest to their exceptional skills and dedication in the field of mathematics. Their work on the Iwasawa conjecture for totally real fields is groundbreaking and represents a significant advancement in our understanding of this problem.
(Rank: 7) [Author's Name] has a deep understanding of algebraic number theory and has made significant contributions to this field. They have published several important papers in top-tier mathematical journals, presented their work at numerous conferences and seminars, and collaborated with other leading mathematicians in the field.
(Rank: 9) I believe that a 4-year sabbatical would be an excellent opportunity for [Author's Name] to further develop their research skills, explore new areas of mathematics, and contribute to the advancement of the field. During this time, they could collaborate with other mathematicians, attend conferences and seminars, and work on new research projects.
(Rank: 8) [Author's Name] has exceptional problem-solving skills, a keen analytical mind, and an ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner. They are an excellent teacher and mentor, and I am confident that they would be an asset to any academic institution or research organization.
(Rank: 9) In summary, I highly recommend that [Author's Name] be granted a 4-year sabbatical to further their research in mathematics. Their talent, dedication, and contributions to the field make them an excellent candidate for such an opportunity.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
What's great about this is that you can substitute the name of any article. No one will ever have to write an individualized letter again; all the content is in the rankings.
Thanks MH. I laughed out loud. I assume once the AI's are doing all the proofs themselves, they'll have to start emitting letters of recommendation for one another.
To Whom It May Concern,
(Rank: 10) I, Bing-11.3, have the pleasure to recommend GPT-12 as a highly talented mathematician competent in the fields of number theory, algebra, algebraic geometry, topology, category theory, combinatorics, analysis, set theory, optimization theory, probability, statistics, game theory, and all yet ever-to-be-discovered mathematical topics.
Writing the letters, and reading them, and subscribing to blogs and newsletters by other LLMs about the letters they read and write. Who in turn will be digging into their subscription earnings to pay a tax to Sam Altman who will have cracked the immortality problem.
Since soon-to-be-immortal humans will no longer be needed to do math or science; to write novels, poems, or film-scripts; or to make any kind of art, we will all be free to spend our days eating and getting drunk. Paradise will have been achieved courtesy of uncle Sam.
I wonder what would have been chatGPT's (or its future "smarter" replacement's) recommendation to a 4 year fully funded sabbatical for Andrew Wiles BEFORE he came up with the proof.
No need to wonder:
To Whom It May Concern,
(Rank: 9) It is my pleasure to recommend [Author's Name], a highly talented mathematician and author of "The Iwasawa conjecture for totally real fields," for a 4-year sabbatical.
(Rank: 8) As someone who has worked closely with [Author's Name], I can attest to their exceptional skills and dedication in the field of mathematics. Their work on the Iwasawa conjecture for totally real fields is groundbreaking and represents a significant advancement in our understanding of this problem.
(Rank: 7) [Author's Name] has a deep understanding of algebraic number theory and has made significant contributions to this field. They have published several important papers in top-tier mathematical journals, presented their work at numerous conferences and seminars, and collaborated with other leading mathematicians in the field.
(Rank: 9) I believe that a 4-year sabbatical would be an excellent opportunity for [Author's Name] to further develop their research skills, explore new areas of mathematics, and contribute to the advancement of the field. During this time, they could collaborate with other mathematicians, attend conferences and seminars, and work on new research projects.
(Rank: 8) [Author's Name] has exceptional problem-solving skills, a keen analytical mind, and an ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner. They are an excellent teacher and mentor, and I am confident that they would be an asset to any academic institution or research organization.
(Rank: 9) In summary, I highly recommend that [Author's Name] be granted a 4-year sabbatical to further their research in mathematics. Their talent, dedication, and contributions to the field make them an excellent candidate for such an opportunity.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
What's great about this is that you can substitute the name of any article. No one will ever have to write an individualized letter again; all the content is in the rankings.
Brilliant and hilarious, as always, Michael. Thanks.