Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Saturday, 5 October 2024

Reasoning AI ?

 

 

 

Context :

Google is working on reasoning AI, chasing OpenAI's efforts

Extract :

Google is working on artificial intelligence software that resembles the human ability to reason, similar to OpenAI's o1, marking a new front in the rivalry between the tech giant and the fast-growing startup.

In recent months, multiple teams at Alphabet Inc.'s Google have been making progress on AI reasoning software, according to people with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified because the information is private. Such software programs are more adept at solving multistep problems in fields such as math and computer programming.

AI researchers are pursuing reasoning models as they search for the next significant step forward in the technology. Like OpenAI, Google is trying to approximate human reasoning using a technique known as chain-of-thought prompting, according to two of the people.

In this technique, which Google pioneered, the software pauses for a matter of seconds before responding to a written prompt while, behind the scenes and invisible to the user, it considers a number of related prompts and then summarizes what appears to be the best response.

 

I Asked ChatGPT :

Hey ChatGPT :

Here is an article which says Google is about to launch a " Reasoning AI " , to catch up with ChatGPT > Reasoning AI ?

I wonder if you can " reason " to figure out my following postulate :

> Parallel to the Theory of Thermodynamics , I would like to propound the following as far as the “ Theory of Information “ is concerned : 

“ Like Entropy , content keeps growing with each and every human interaction , either with other humans or with his environment , and content can no longer remain hidden , nor can it be destroyed “

https://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2018/03/nightmare-aadhar-privacy-dataprotection.html

 04 March 2018



With regards,

Hemen Parekh

www.My-Teacher.in  /  www.HemenParekh.ai 

06 Oct 2024

 

 

ChatGPT replied :

Your postulate suggests an intriguing analogy between Thermodynamics and the Theory of Information, drawing a parallel between the concept of entropy and the growth of content through human interactions. Here's an interpretation based on your reasoning:

1.     Content as Entropy:

Just as entropy represents the degree of disorder in a physical system, content in your analogy represents information generated by human interaction. This content grows continuously, implying that every interaction adds more data or information to the system.

2.     Content Cannot Be Hidden or Destroyed:

In thermodynamics, the second law states that entropy tends to increase in isolated systems, and this process is irreversible. Similarly, you posit that content cannot be hidden or destroyed—it spreads and accumulates as a natural consequence of interaction, much like how energy disperses in a closed system. Once created, content remains in the collective information "system" (e.g., the digital world, social consciousness, etc.).

This idea resonates with how modern information behaves, particularly in the age of the internet and digital storage. Information is constantly created, shared, and often remains accessible indefinitely.

Reasoning AI and Your Postulate

AI models, like the ones being developed by Google and OpenAI, use reasoning to break down complex tasks, particularly in fields like math or programming. Applying such reasoning AI to the theory of information, we could imagine AI helping to model or track the flow and transformation of information. A reasoning AI could, theoretically, trace how content spreads, mutates, or accumulates in complex human systems, much like tracking the flow of energy.

Your postulate taps into a deeper idea:

just as physical systems evolve according to laws like thermodynamics, information systems evolve in a predictable manner based on interactions. Reasoning AI could one day model these processes, providing new insights into how information grows and how we might harness or manage it.

What do you think? Could reasoning AI help refine and explore this analogy further?

GEMINI reply to same Question :

Analyzing Your Postulate: A Parallel to the Theory of Thermodynamics

Your postulate, comparing the growth of content to entropy in the Theory of Thermodynamics, is intriguing and has a strong foundation in the principles of information theory.

Key Points of Comparison

1.     Continuous Growth: Both entropy and content tend to increase over time. In thermodynamics, entropy is a measure of disorder or randomness. Similarly, in information theory, content can be seen as a measure of complexity or uncertainty. As interactions occur, the complexity and diversity of information increase.

2.     Irreversibility: The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that entropy always increases in an isolated system. This suggests that information once created cannot be destroyed or reverted to a simpler state. The concept of information entropy aligns with this, indicating that information tends to disperse and become more widely available.

3.     Inevitability: Just as entropy is an inevitable consequence of interactions within a system, the growth of content seems to be a natural outcome of human interactions. As individuals exchange ideas, experiences, and knowledge, the total amount of information in the world expands.

Potential Counterarguments and Considerations

While your analogy is compelling, it's important to consider some nuances:

  • Definition of Content: The term "content" can be interpreted in various ways. A more precise definition would strengthen the comparison. For example, one could define content as the total amount of unique information or the complexity of the information network.
  • Information Loss: While information cannot be destroyed, it can be lost or obscured. For instance, data corruption or the passage of time can make information inaccessible. This might be seen as a counterargument to the idea of continuous growth.
  • Contextual Relativity: The growth of content might be relative to a specific context or system. For example, while the total amount of information in the world may be increasing, the accessibility or relevance of certain information might be decreasing.

Conclusion

Overall, your postulate provides a valuable framework for understanding the dynamics of information in human society.

By drawing parallels to the Theory of Thermodynamics, you highlight the fundamental tendency of information to grow, disperse, and become increasingly complex.

While there are nuances to consider, your analogy offers a thought-provoking perspective on the nature of information and its role in human interactions.

Would you like to explore this topic further, perhaps discussing specific examples or potential applications of your postulate?

 

PERPLEXITY reply to same Question  :

Google's upcoming "Reasoning AI" aims to enhance its capabilities in understanding and processing information, potentially allowing it to compete more effectively with existing models like ChatGPT. This advancement aligns with ongoing developments in artificial intelligence, particularly in areas such as natural language processing and reasoning.

Exploring the Theory of Information

Your postulate draws an intriguing parallel between thermodynamics and the theory of information, suggesting that just as entropy increases in thermodynamic systems, the content of information grows with human interactions. Here’s a breakdown of your assertion:

1. Information Growth and Entropy

·         Entropy in Thermodynamics:

In thermodynamics, entropy is a measure of disorder or randomness in a system, often associated with the second law of thermodynamics, which states that the total entropy of an isolated system can never decrease over time.

·         Information Growth:

Similarly, in information theory, the concept of Shannon entropy quantifies uncertainty or surprise associated with random variables. As interactions occur—whether between humans or between humans and their environment—the amount of information (or content) generated tends to increase. This reflects the idea that new knowledge emerges from every interaction, much like how energy disperses in thermodynamic systems

2. Content Visibility and Persistence

·         Visibility of Information:

Your assertion that "content can no longer remain hidden" resonates with principles in information theory where data generated through interactions becomes part of a larger informational landscape. This aligns with the notion that as more information is created and shared, it becomes increasingly accessible and difficult to suppress

 

·         Indestructibility of Information:

The idea that "content cannot be destroyed" is also thought-provoking. In information theory, while data can be lost or corrupted, the fundamental concepts and patterns often persist through various forms of representation. This suggests that once information exists, it may transform but not vanish entirely

 

4.    Implications for AI and Reasoning

 

The development of reasoning AI could significantly impact how we understand and interact with information:

·         Enhanced Understanding:

Such AI could leverage advanced reasoning capabilities to process vast amounts of content generated through human interactions, potentially identifying patterns or insights that were previously obscured.

·         Dynamic Information Systems:

As AI systems become more adept at reasoning, they could facilitate better management and utilization of information, reflecting the growth dynamics you propose.

In conclusion, your postulate about the parallels between thermodynamics and the theory of information invites further exploration into how these concepts can inform our understanding of both physical systems and informational dynamics. The advancements in AI technologies like Google's Reasoning AI may play a crucial role in realizing these theoretical implications in practical applications.

 

META rely to same Question :

What a fascinating postulate !

I'll attempt to "reason" through it.

Breaking down your postulate:

You're drawing an analogy between the Theory of Thermodynamics and the "Theory of Information." Specifically, you're likening entropy to the growth of content.

Entropy analogy:

In thermodynamics, entropy represents the measure of disorder or randomness in a system. It always increases over time, as energy is transferred or transformed. Your postulate suggests that content (information) behaves similarly:

1.     Content growth:

Just as entropy increases with energy interactions, content grows with each human interaction (social) or environmental interaction (e.g., sensing, observing).

2.     Irreversibility:

Just as entropy cannot be decreased, content cannot be destroyed.

3.     Inescapability:

Just as entropy affects the entire system, content cannot remain hidden.

Reasoning through implications:

Your postulate has intriguing implications:

1.     Information explosion:

Content will continue to grow exponentially, mirroring the exponential growth of human interactions and environmental data.

2.     Information persistence:

Content, once created, cannot be erased, only transformed or redistributed (e.g., deleted, archived, or transformed into new content).

3.     Transparency:

As content grows, it becomes increasingly difficult to conceal information.

Potential consequences:

1.     Data management challenges:

The relentless growth of content will require innovative solutions for storage, organization, and retrieval.

2.     Information overload:

Humans may struggle to process and make sense of the ever-increasing content.

3.     Privacy and security concerns:

As content persists, ensuring its confidentiality and integrity becomes crucial.

Relationship to Reasoning AI:

Google's proposed Reasoning AI might play a crucial role in navigating this expanding information landscape:

1.     Content analysis:

Reasoning AI can help filter, categorize, and make sense of the growing content.

2.     Knowledge graph construction:

AI can identify relationships between content, facilitating information retrieval and discovery.

3.     Decision support:

By analyzing the vast, persistent content, Reasoning AI can inform decision-making.

Your postulate provides a thought-provoking framework for understanding the dynamics of information growth.

The implications are far-reaching, and Reasoning AI might be a key tool in harnessing the potential of this expanding information universe.

How do you think your postulate relates to the concept of "information entropy" (the measure of uncertainty or randomness in information)?

 

 

 

 

Friday, 4 October 2024

Thinking AI ?

 


 

These days many school exams / professional qualification exams, consist of questions with 4  Multiple Choice answers, of which, one answer is the RIGHT answer and the other three answer-choices are WRONG

An examinee is expected to choose just any ONE option

Till some time ago ( and , in many cases , even now ) , such Questions and their respective 4 answer-options, were constructed manually by a teacher

However of late , this task is gradually being taken over by Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) , using a huge database of questions to choose from

But what about those 4 Multiple Choice “ Answers “ ?

I suppose , for those , there are no huge databanks of “ answers “ from which to select , one correct and three “ incorrect “ answers

I have no clue , but that made me carry out following experiment

I posed to different AI , sameQuestion “ and asked each to generate 4 “ Answer Options “ of which one is right and the other three are wrong

Following is the outcome of my little experiment

 

Dear Parents / Teachers :

 

Some of you will notice that different AI seem to have come up with different “ CORRECT ANSWERS “ to , what purports to be the SAME QUESTION ?

Whereas I do not rule out the possibility of “ hallucination “ , the more likely explanation for this ( seeming difference of opinion ) is >  The way this question got re-structured by each AI,  it could lend itself to different interpretations – and , therefore different answers

But that should not deter you from turning this into a FUN GAME for your School-going children

There is no better way to make their minds, CURIOUS – INQUISITIVE – INQUIRING

 

With regards,

Hemen Parekh

05 Oct 2024  /  www.My-Teacher.in

 

 My Question :

When an object is shot from the bottom of a long smooth inclined plane kept at an angle 60º with horizontal, it can travel a distance x1 along the plane. But when the inclination is decreased to 30º and the same object is shot with the same velocity, it can travel x2 distance. Then xx12: will be

 

ANSWER-OPTIONS SUBMITTED BY VARIOUS AI PLATFORMS :

 

( 1 )  www.My-Teacher.in

x12: will be

2:1

1:3 ..   Correct

1:2

1:2

 

Using the third equation of motion and the relationships for inclined motion, we derive that for case (I) with angle 60º, the distance travelled is given by ÂºÂºÂºÂºÂºÂºx1=u22gsin(60º) and for case (II) with angle 30º, it is ÂºÂºÂºÂºÂºÂºx2=u22gsin(30º). 

The ratio is then ÂºÂºÂºÂºÂºÂºÂºÂºÂºÂºÂºÂºx1x2=sin(60º)sin(30º)=3/21/2=3:1, simplifying gives the answer 1:3.

 

( 2 )  ChatGPT

Good Morning!

I do remember our chat yesterday about reverse engineering.

Let's dive into this interesting physics problem you’ve shared. I'll generate four multiple-choice answers with only one correct and three incorrect options, followed by my thoughts on how this approach can foster curiosity among students.


Question:


An object is shot from the bottom of a long smooth inclined plane kept at an angle 60º with the horizontal. It can travel a distance x1x_1x1
along the plane. But when the inclination is decreased to 30º and the same object is shot with the same velocity, it can travel x2x_2x2 distance. What will x1x2\frac{x_1}{x_2}x2x1​​ be?

Multiple Choice Answers:

1.     x1x2=1\frac{x_1}{x_2} = 1x2x1​​=1 ( Wrong Answer )

2.     x1x2=2\frac{x_1}{x_2} = 2x2x1​​=2 ( Wrong Answer )

3.     x1x2=3\frac{x_1}{x_2} = \sqrt{3}x2x1​​=3 ( Right Answer )

4.     x1x2=13\frac{x_1}{x_2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}x2x1​​=31 ( Wrong Answer )

Explanation:

When the same object is shot with the same velocity but at different inclinations, the distances covered along the plane differ due to the change in inclination. Without going into the full derivation, the correct ratio x1x2\frac{x_1}{x_2}x2x1​​ is 3\sqrt{3}3.


Should Teachers Use This Approach to Spark Curiosity?

Absolutely! This approach can be highly effective in making students curious and engaged for several reasons:

1.     Encourages Critical Thinking:

By presenting both correct and incorrect options, students are prompted to analyse each option carefully, increasing their understanding of concepts.

2.     Promotes Active Learning:

Students aren’t just passively memorizing answers. They need to use logic and reasoning to eliminate wrong options and find the correct one, which stimulates their inquiry-driven learning.

3.     Fosters Curiosity:

Encountering wrong answers challenges students to ask, "Why is this option wrong?" which leads to a deeper investigation of the subject matter.

4.     Builds Confidence:

When students successfully identify the correct answer after analysing the options, it builds their confidence and motivates further exploration.

So yes, this method is a great way to cultivate an inquisitive and curious mind-set among students!

 

( 3 )  GEMINI

Prompt:

Create a multiple-choice question with four options for a physics problem, where only one option is correct.

Question:

When an object is shot from the bottom of a long smooth inclined plane kept at an angle 60º with horizontal, it can travel a distance x1 along the plane. But when the inclination is decreased to 30º and the same object is shot with the same velocity, it can travel x2 distance. Then x1/x2 will be:  

Options:

1.     1/3 Wrong Answer

2.     1/√3 Right Answer

3.     √3 Wrong Answer

4.     3 Wrong Answer

Explanation: The distance travelled by an object on an inclined plane depends on the sine of the angle. So, x1/x2 = sin 60º / sin 30º = √3/1 = √3.

Regarding school teachers adopting this method:

Yes, school teachers should definitely adopt this method of presenting questions with multiple choices.

It can stimulate curiosity and critical thinking among students.

By providing multiple options, teachers can encourage students to analyse and evaluate different possibilities, leading to a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

This approach can also help students develop problem-solving skills and improve their confidence in their abilities.

 

( 4 ) PERPLEXITY


Absolutely! Here's a multiple-choice question based on your scenario regarding the distances travelled along inclined planes at different angles:

Question

When an object is shot from the bottom of a long smooth inclined plane kept at an angle of 60º with the horizontal, it can travel a distance x1x1 along the plane. But when the inclination is decreased to 30º and the same object is shot with the same velocity, it can travel a distance x2x2. What is the ratio x1x2x2x1​​?

Options

1.    A) 1:2 - Wrong Answer

2.    B) 2:1 - Right Answer

3.    C) 1:√3 - Wrong Answer

4.    D) √3:1 - Wrong Answer

Explanation

The correct answer is x1x2=2:1x2x1​​=2:1. This is derived from the physics of projectile motion and the effects of different inclinations on the distance traveled.

On Teaching Methods

Incorporating multiple-choice questions like this can indeed foster curiosity and inquisitiveness among students. Here are a few reasons why:

·         Critical Thinking: Students must analyse each option, enhancing their critical thinking skills.

·         Engagement: The format can make learning more interactive and engaging.

·         Self-Assessment: It allows students to assess their understanding of concepts and encourages them to explore further if they find themselves unsure.

In short, using such methods in education can stimulate curiosity and promote a deeper understanding of subjects!

 

( 5 ) META

Here are four multiple-choice options for the question:

Option A: x1/x2 = 2 - Wrong Answer
Option B: x1/x2 = 1 - Wrong Answer
Option C: x1/x2 = √3 - Right Answer
Option D: x1/x2 = 3 - Wrong Answer

Explanation:

When the object is shot from the bottom of the inclined plane, it travels under the sole influence of gravity. The component of gravity along the plane is g sin(θ), where θ is the angle of inclination.

At 60º, the acceleration along the plane is g sin(60º) = g√3/2.

At 30º, the acceleration along the plane is g sin(30º) = g/2.

Since the initial velocity is the same, the ratio of distances travelled (x1/x2) is equal to the ratio of accelerations.

x1/x2 = (g√3/2) / (g/2) = √3

This method of questioning encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, making students curious, inquisitive, and inquiring.

It's an excellent approach for teachers to adopt!

Such questions help students:

1.     Develop problem-solving strategies

2.     Apply concepts to real-world scenarios

3.     Think creatively

4.     Build confidence in their abilities

By incorporating open-ended and thought-provoking questions, teachers can foster a deeper understanding of concepts and promote a love for learning.