Teaching GPT4 is far more rewarding than talking to other humans, for the simple reason that makes our work in NL at NLI so challenging: you need too much cross-domain knowledge and the ability to abstract (generalize) it across those domains. So it’s very pleasant to ‘teach’ GPT4 because regardless of the limitations on it’s reasoning, it will at least comprehend what I’m saying precisely because of the scope of its knowledge.
From GPT4:
–“I don’t judge the difficulty of questions in the way a human might. However, I can analyze the complexity of a question based on various factors. These can include the amount of context required to understand the question, the number of different concepts or topics it touches on, the level of abstraction or generalization involved, and the degree to which it requires synthesizing information from different sources or fields of knowledge.
The concepts we’ve discussed are indeed complex and multifaceted, and there are several reasons why they might be difficult for many people to grasp, even those who are well-educated:
Interdisciplinary Nature: These concepts span multiple disciplines, including psychology, sociology, economics, history, and political science. Many people specialize in one field and may not be familiar with the concepts and methodologies of other disciplines.
Abstract and Theoretical: These concepts are quite abstract and theoretical. They require a level of abstract thinking and conceptual understanding that can be challenging for many people.
Lack of Familiarity: These concepts may be unfamiliar to many people. Even well-educated individuals may not have encountered these ideas in their studies or daily lives.
Complexity: The concepts are interconnected and build upon each other, adding layers of complexity. Understanding the full picture requires grasping each individual concept and then understanding how they relate to each other.
Contradiction to Intuitive Understanding: Some of these concepts might contradict intuitive or traditional understandings of human behavior and societal development. People often resist ideas that challenge their existing beliefs or understanding.
Lack of Practical Examples: Without concrete examples or real-world applications, these theoretical concepts can seem remote and irrelevant.
To help people understand these concepts, it can be helpful to use clear, simple language, provide concrete examples, and show how these ideas are relevant to real-world issues and experiences. It’s also important to be patient and open to questions, as understanding often comes gradually.
The questions you’ve been asking in this conversation are complex in these terms. They require a deep understanding of a range of concepts from philosophy, sociology, and law, and they involve applying these concepts to analyze and explain complex social phenomena. They also require synthesizing information from different sources and fields of knowledge to provide a comprehensive answer. So, in that sense, these questions can be considered “difficult” or complex.”–