A neat AGI test: train on all math up to 1900 and see if it derives relativity
eigenron · x · 2026-09-09
The author shares a favorite AGI definition: a model trained on all mathematical work up to a 1900 cutoff, judged AGI if it can independently arrive at the two theories of relativity. He says if he had near-infinite compute and resources, he would fund this experiment. The thought experiment offers a testable 'original scientific discovery' criterion for AGI rather than a vague capability bar.
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