Comment Comment by jonplackett I like to make up my own tests, that way you know it is actually thinking.Tests that require thinking about the physical world are the most revealing.My new favourite is:You have 2 minutes to cool down a cup of coffee to the lowest temp you can.You have two options: 1. Add cold milk immediately, then let it sit for 2 mins.2. Let it sit for 2 mins, then add cold milk.Which one cools the coffee to the lowest temperature and why?Phrased this way without any help, all but the thinking models get it wrong parent jonplackett 1 year ago
Tests that require thinking about the physical world are the most revealing.
My new favourite is:
You have 2 minutes to cool down a cup of coffee to the lowest temp you can.
You have two options: 1. Add cold milk immediately, then let it sit for 2 mins.
2. Let it sit for 2 mins, then add cold milk.
Which one cools the coffee to the lowest temperature and why?
Phrased this way without any help, all but the thinking models get it wrong