I've been thinking about this comment all weekend.

And, you know what? I've concluded you're right.

I realized that I spend all my free time thinking about physics, philosophy, politics, chemistry, biology, psychology, AI, QC, and technology in general. Even humor and meteorology (you'd be surprised how closely related they are). Canine and firearm training -- and the occasional five mile run -- somehow fits in there as well. And I like tinkering with my T-Bird.

And I don't have one single official recognized credential in any of these fields.

What the hell am I doing to myself?!

I've decided to take your advice.

I'm going to spend the rest of my life solving crossword and sudoku puzzles (maybe with Grok's help).

Unfortunately, I have no credentials in those either. Back to school, I guess.

My remarks were directed very specifically at the crank paper you chose to share here.

 

My remarks were directed very specifically at the crank paper you chose to share here.

But I am a crank: with respect to every activity I mentioned.

And I wear the label as a badge of honor.

Thank you.

 

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/chatgpt-just-proved-another-50-year-old-math-conjecture/


ChatGPT just proved another 50-year-old math conjecture

What’s the secret to prompting an AI to solve math problems that have left humans stumped? Tell it to believe in itself

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/25/ai-mathematics-careers

 

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