Mathematician littmath: run crank physics claims through frontier models to check
littmath · x · 2026-10-26
Mathematician littmath argues that many commentators on X are "basically cranks," and offers a self-check method: run their math/physics claims—such as those about the fine structure constant—through a frontier model, then update your view of the promoters accordingly.
The post effectively treats LLMs as fact-checkers for scientific crankery, and reflects how frontier models are now trusted for basic mathematical and physical judgment within the math community.
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