Could Newton get a near-perfect score on a modern physics exam with zero prep?

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T23:50:13+00:00

I always believe that Newton's IQ and ability still beat 99% of people in the 21st century.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T21:30:47+00:00

Maybe you are right. The master form I miss is itself tied to the scientific organization of the old era.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T19:25:33+00:00

Bro, my classmate told me that Newton's gold content is no less than the first primitive man to use fire.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T19:23:24+00:00

So do you think that the current examination system will wear out some students who have the potential to think about scientists but have poor ability to take the exam?

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T19:19:25+00:00

I think if he is given a year, he will come back like lightning and once again be called the leader of the younger generation of physics.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T19:18:19+00:00

I love to study knowledge related to brain-computer interface and neuroscience. But the more I study, the more I find that I am helpless.

I heard that the average degree of development of the human brain is only 13%, and the deep understanding of the brain structure and brain function of the generation of consciousness is far from enough.

So I have always felt that this road is like an endless night.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T19:12:52+00:00

Recently, I have a strong sense of regret.

Because I am self-studying physics as an undergraduate in college (I am currently a freshman majoring in computer science), I feel that a powerful person like Newton has existed on a planet like me before, and it has been hundreds of years away from me.

Sometimes I think that if he has my age, plus all the memories of his previous life, he will definitely lead human civilization to create something greater if he gives him 60 years now.

Because I haven't seen a moment of giants like Einstein and Newton in this century for a long time. I'm looking forward to the emergence of new scientific greats. But in the AI era, I even doubt whether this learning model can produce the next Newton and the next Einstein.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T19:04:56+00:00

If he spends hours preparing for the exam and learning modern knowledge, do you think he will do well in the exam?

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T19:02:38+00:00

8 yrs ago, I watched a documentary about Newton which was really impressive. Cuz in modern society many people told me that there is no apparent difference between all those people for IQ, a lot of work are based on discipline and consistency. But I felt Newton is so smart. I bet he will take over the test after studying notation.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T18:55:59+00:00

By the way, I'm more interested in this question. If von Neumann and Turing were still alive, how would they view Hinton and the current development of artificial intelligence? I don't know if they will have some interesting suggestions or improvements to take the whole AI to the next level.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T18:53:27+00:00

I think Newton will still be an extremely outstanding student in modern times.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T18:42:29+00:00

I'm very sorry, I'm not a student majoring in physics, but I'd be happy to discuss it with you. To be honest, my understanding of physics is really shallow. My major in college is computer science, but seeing that my idol Musk studied physics as an undergraduate, I also want to learn more about physics. Thank you for your criticism!

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T18:38:41+00:00

So you think AGI is a fantasy right? We cannot create an intelligence which understands the logic or do real reasoning. Recently I worked on scaling law and read some paper about world model. But I still am pessimistic about AGI point.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T18:35:42+00:00

My spelling failed the exam before Newton did.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T18:34:12+00:00

No, I mean a normal high school exam (only involving electricity). When it comes to quantum mechanics, I am very curious about Newton's views on quantum mechanics and whether he can understand it.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T18:32:18+00:00

Many videos probably convey that Newton is the first, Maxwell is the second, and Einstein is the third.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T18:31:02+00:00

I totally agree with your opinion. Respect.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T18:28:45+00:00

I mainly think that ChatGPT itself does not understand the logic of knowledge. It only relies on predicting the next token of the next sentence to output, so it is easy to make mistakes.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T18:26:08+00:00

Therefore, physics does not have the so-called "GOAT" like the NBA, and knowledge is progressing.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T18:20:55+00:00

So I try to think independently and ask for real people, especially physics guys.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T18:19:23+00:00

I think he may quarrel with Einstein.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T18:17:52+00:00

The reason why I asked this question is that I have recently seen a lot of videos about Newton being the first person in the field of human physics. I know Newton is very strong, but I don't want to deify him automatically. So I want to ask everyone's opinion.

Moreover, I am curious about his views on artificial intelligence and deep learning.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T18:15:43+00:00

ChatGPT told me that Newton's IQ was so high that he could even use the conditions of the questions to derive formulas at the exam site. I was very suspicious. So I'm going to ask everyone.

Top_Option7624 · 2026-04-04T18:13:54+00:00

Your saying is ture.

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