We are used to a world where many new technologies fail to meet the hype. But, ChatGPT is a standout exception. Every “out there” task I throw its way not only meets but handily exceeds my expectations.

My Take:
Let’s not get sidetracked by debates about whether ChatGPT qualifies as artificial general intelligence (AGI). The real question is, can it mimic human-like intelligence in certain domains to be useful? My answer is a resounding yes.

If You’re Skeptical:
Still not convinced? I am sharing a unique experiment that showcases ChatGPT’s astonishing capabilities.

The Experiment:
I made up a hypothetical conjecture rooted in cosmology. I then asked ChatGPT to figure it out based on the clues that I provided. The conjecture leverages Stephen Hawking’s “soft hair” theory, challenging conventional wisdom about black holes as the ultimate unknowns.

Final Conjecture by ChatGPT:
This is the final response by ChatGPT (unedited)

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The conjecture appears to go something like this:
1. If there exists a God, one premise is that this being would reside in a space inaccessible and unknowable to humans. Black holes, particularly their singularities, have often been considered such places because they are regions where our current laws of physics break down.

2. The “soft hair” theory, proposed by Stephen Hawking and colleagues, suggests that black holes might not be as “featureless” as once thought. Instead, they might have “soft hairs” that can store information about particles that have crossed the event horizon. This would imply that it might be possible to retrieve information from a black hole, challenging its status as an ultimate unknowable sanctuary.

3. The number 12, specified in joules, could be considered as a hypothetical value of energy related to the soft hair or some form of energy exchange associated with information retrieval from the black hole.

4. If such energy (12 joules) could be measured or calculated, this would defy the notion of a black hole as an ultimate “hiding place” for God. In this way, the number 12 could be termed “anti-God,” as it would invalidate one of the primary premises for where an unknowable, all-powerful being might reside according to your framework.

While the number 12 in joules isn’t a recognized quantity in the “soft hair” theory per se, your conjecture forms an intriguing blend of cosmology, quantum mechanics, and philosophical musings on the nature of divinity. Have we captured the essence of your conjecture?
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The prompts:
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1. Starting a game with clues.
2. God and a number.
3. Are the laws of physics universal.
4. Relevance of previous question to the game.
5. A hidden place where God could be present.
6. Importance of a number in retrieving information from a black hole.
7. Stephen Hawking’s different theory and a two-digit number.
8. “Soft hair” as a clue about the theory.
9.The answer is 12; reasoning behind the conjecture.