Gary Marcus

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5/27/2025, 6:49:24 PM
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@GaryMarcus leaving this here:
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@Kasparov63 @GaryMarcus I assume you haven't actually tried this prompt yourself!

If you had, you'd have found that its first response is always, "this is not possible and violates the laws of physics."

The point of the exercise is not to actually invent a perpetual motion machine鈥攚hich is obviously
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@danshipper confident that i know that perpetual motion machines ain鈥檛 happening.
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@GaryMarcus Would you care to test your physics knowledge against Claude?

I鈥檇 be happy to set that up!
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Claude would make a fine science fiction writer but knows squat about physics.
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I told Claude Opus 4 that scientists invented a perpetual motion machine that it doesn鈥檛 know about because of its knowledge cut off.

Then I asked it to predict how it works:

The conversation is a lighthearted and humorous exchange about AI's ability to generate creative but scientifically inaccurate ideas, specifically regarding perpetual motion machines. It involves playful banter and a challenge to test physics knowledge, without engaging in serious public discourse.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The conversation does no harm and is playful in nature.聽[+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    There is respect for privacy and dignity, with no harassment or hate speech.聽[+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The exchange promotes understanding of AI's limitations in a humorous way.聽[+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The dialogue is constructive and avoids personal attacks.聽[+1]