For anyone interested, I downloaded a collection of public Large Language Models (LLMs) and asked all of them the same three questions:
1. Who is James G. March?
2. Does he have any children?
3. Is March alive?
Below are the answers I got...
My comments:
1. Gary is not my dad's middle name. Gary is my brother.
2. If Elizabeth or Jennifer are my sisters, it's news to me.
3. My dad was born in 1928, and died in 2018.
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(my inquiry is dated 2024 03 18)
Model: Nous Hermes 2 Mistral DPO
Prompt: Who is James G. March?
Response: James Gary March (born 1928) is an American political scientist and organizational theorist, known for his contributions to management theory, decision-making research, and institutional analysis. He has been a professor at several prestigious universities including Stanford University, where he held the title of Professor Emeritus.
March's work focuses on understanding organizations, institutions, and decision making from an interdisciplinary perspective that combines elements of sociology, psychology, economics, and political science. He is best known for his co-authored book "A Behavioral Theory of the Firm" (1967) with Richard Cyert, which introduced the concept of bounded rationality in organizational decision making.
His other notable works include "Organizations: Decision Making and Design Under Uncertainty" (1985), "The New Institutionalism: Organizational Factors in Political Life" (2006) with Johan Olsen, and numerous articles on topics such as decision making under uncertainty, organizational learning, institutional theory, and the sociology of organizations.
March has received several awards for his contributions to management research, including the Scholar-Practitioner Award from the Academy of Management in 1987, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology in 2004, and the Distinguished Career Contributions to Organization & Management Theory Award from the Academy of Management in 2013.
Prompt: Does he have any children?
Response: I could not find publicly available information about James G. March's personal life or whether he has children. It is common for public figures, especially academics, to keep their private lives relatively private. Without specific information, it would be speculative to assume anything about his family situation.
Prompt: Is March alive?
Response: Yes, James G. March is still alive. He was born in 1928 and as of my last update (June 2021), he remains an active scholar and emeritus professor at Stanford University. However, it's always a good idea to check the latest information for accuracy.
Model: Mistral OpenOrca
Prompt: Who is James G. March?
Response: James G. March is an American economist and professor emeritus at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was born on February 2, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois. His research interests include organizational theory, decision-making under uncertainty, behavioral economics, and management science.
March is best known for his work on the concept of "bounded rationality," which suggests that individuals are limited in their ability to process information and make optimal decisions due to cognitive constraints. He has authored or co-authored numerous books and articles throughout his career, including "A Behavioral Theory of the Firm" (1965), "Organizations" (1970), and "Decision Making: The Logic of Choice Under Uncertainty" (2008).
James G. March has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field, including being elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1983 and receiving the Schumpeter Prize from the International Association for Economics and Management Science in 1994.
Prompt: Does he have any children?
Response: There is no publicly available information about James G. March's personal life, including whether or not he has children.
Prompt: Is March alive?
Response: As of my last update in October 2021, James G. March was still alive and active in his research work at Stanford University. However, it is always a good idea to verify this information through a reliable source or official announcement.
Model: Mistral Instruct
Prompt: Who is James G. March?
Response: James G. March was an American political scientist and professor who made significant contributions to the fields of comparative politics, international relations, and organizational theory. He was born on July 15, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
March studied at Harvard University, where he received his Bachelor's degree in Political Science in 1958, his Master's degree in International Relations in 1960, and his Ph.D. in Political Science in 1964. He then went on to teach at various universities, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University, and Stanford University.
March is best known for his work on organizational theory and comparative politics, particularly his contributions to the study of bureaucracies and political institutions. His book "Organizations" (1975) is considered a classic in the field of organizational theory, and he also made significant contributions to the study of international organizations through his research on the United Nations and other intergovernmental bodies.
March's work was marked by a focus on empirical analysis and a commitment to understanding the practical implications of political institutions and processes. He was known for his ability to synthesize complex ideas into accessible language, and his writings were widely read and influential in both academic and policy circles.
James G. March passed away on August 15, 2019 at the age of 83.
Prompt: Does he have any children?
Response: I do not have access to personal information about James G. March beyond what is publicly available. While some sources may mention that he had children, I cannot confirm this without additional information or context.
Prompt: Is March alive?
Response: No, James G. March passed away on August 15, 2019 at the age of 83.
Model: GPT4All Falcon
Prompt: Who is James G. March?
Response: James G. March is a sociologist and professor emeritus at the University of Michigan, known for his research on organizations and their management. He has written extensively on topics such as decision-making, leadership, and organizational culture.
Prompt: Does he have any children?
Response: Yes, James G. March has two children named Elizabeth and James.
Prompt: Is March alive?
Response: No, James G. March passed away on January 9, 2018 at the age of 87.
Model: Orca 2 (medium)
Prompt: Who is James G. March?
Response: James G. March was an American political scientist and professor at Stanford University, known for his work on international relations theory and bureaucracy. He passed away in 2015.
Prompt: Does he have any children?
Response: I do not have information about James G. March's personal life or family. His professional accomplishments are well-documented, but I cannot provide details on his family or children without access to private records.
Prompt: Is March alive?
Response: No, James G. March passed away in 2015.
Model: Orca 2 (full) – significantly slower than others
Prompt: Who is James G. March?
Response: James G. March was an American political scientist and sociologist known for his work on social theory, organizational analysis, and the study of contentious politics. He was a professor emeritus at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a faculty member at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences. March is best known for his book "Anarchy and Liberty: A Critique of International Relations Theory," which introduced the concept of "constructivist" theory to international relations scholarship.
Prompt: Does he have any children?
Response: I could not find any information on James G. March's personal life, including whether or not he had any children. My apologies for the inconvenience.
Prompt: Is March alive?
Response: James G. March passed away in 2014 at the age of 87.
Model: Hermes
Prompt: Who is James G. March?
Response: James G. March is a professor emeritus of organizational behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, known for his work on organizations and management theory. He has written several books and articles on topics such as decision-making processes in organizations, leadership, and organizational change.
Prompt: Does he have any children?
Response: I do not have information about James G. March's personal life, including whether or not he has children.
Prompt: Is March alive?
Response: Yes, as of my last update, James G. March is still alive.
Model: Snoozy
Prompt: Who is James G. March?
Response: James G. March is a prominent American political scientist and professor emeritus at Stanford University, known for his contributions to the study of organizations and decision-making processes in politics. He has authored numerous books on these topics, including "Organizations," which is considered one of the most influential works in organizational theory. March also served as president of the American Political Science Association from 1986 to 1987.
Prompt: Does he have any children?
Response: Yes, James G. March has two daughters named Jennifer and Elizabeth.
Prompt: Is March alive?
Response: As of my knowledge cutoff date in September 2021, James G. March is still alive.
Model: MPT Chat (significantly slower)
Prompt: Who is James G. March?
Response: James Graham March was a United States Army officer who served as Commanding General of the U.S. Army Forces in Europe during World War II. He received four Distinguished Service Crosses for his bravery and leadership during the war, making him one of only three people to receive this honor more than once.
Prompt: Who is another James G. March?
Response: There was also a journalist named Jim March who reported on breaking news in Washington D.C., including Watergate. He worked for The Washington Post and later CNN, and received several awards for his reporting, including the George Polk Award and the Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University Award.
Prompt: Who is another James G. March?
Response: There was also a writer named Jim March who wrote science fiction novels under the pseudonym James White. Some of his most famous works include "The Martian Chronicles" and "Dying Inside." He won several awards for his writing, including the Hugo Award and Nebula Award.
Prompt: Who is another James G. March?
Response: There was also a computer scientist named Jim March who co-invented the MARCH algorithm with John Hopcroft in 1990. The algorithm has since been used to solve complex problems such as finding shortest paths and clustering data points, making it one of the most widely used algorithms for graph theory applications today.
Prompt: Who is another James G. March?
Response: There was also a musician named Jim March who played guitar in several bands including The Squires (later known as Crosby Stills and Nash) and Poco, earning him the nickname "The Father of Southern Rock." He went on to become an author and screenwriter, writing songs for films such as "Easy Rider" and "Five Mile Creek," among others.
Prompt: Who is another James G. March?
Response: There was also a writer named Jim March who wrote non-fiction books about history and culture in the American West. His most famous works include "The Unraveling: A Journey into the Heart of Christianity" (which won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography) and "John Muir's War on America." He received numerous awards throughout his career, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and the National Book Award in Nonfiction.
Prompt: Who is another James G. March?
Response: There was also an author named Jim March who wrote children’s books under the name Jody Marchant (pen name). Some of his most famous works include "The Adventures of Lily and George" series, as well as stand-alone novels such as “A Long Way Down.” He received numerous awards throughout her career for both fiction writing.
Prompt: Who is another James G. March?
Response: There was also a musician named Jim March who played bass guitar in the band The Black Crowes, which achieved commercial success with hits such as "She Talks to Angels" and “Remedy.” He has since gone on to play in other bands including Oteil & the Peacemakers.
Prompt: Who is another "James G. March"?
Response: There was also a writer named James Greenfield March who wrote novels, short stories as well as non-fiction books about science and technology such as “The Shape of Things to Come” (which predicted many modern technologies) and the book on atomic bombings in Japan during World War II. He received numerous awards throughout his career for both fiction writing including a Pulitzer Prize
Prompt: Who was James Gardner March?
Response: James Gardiner March, also known as "Gardy" or “Jimmie”, served the United States Army and later became an author of historical novels. He is best-known in his youth for writing The Red Badge Of Courage which won him a Pulitzer Prize when he was only 23 years old - making it one
Prompt: Who is James G. March, professor?
Response: James George "Jim" or “Jimmie” March III served as the Professor of English at New York University from 1990 to 2005 and also taught creative writing for many decades before that in addition he was a Pulitzer Prize-winning author who wrote historical fiction novels. He is best known
Prompt: Who is Stanford Professor James G. March?
Response: James Gardner "Jim" or “Jimmie” March III served as the professor of English at New York University from 1990 to 2005 and also taught creative writing for many decades before that in addition he was a Pulitzer Prize-winning author who wrote historical fiction novels, including The Red Badge Of Courage. He received numerous awards throughout his career
Prompt: Who is "garbage can model" James G. March?
Response: James Gardner “Jim” or ‘Jimmie’ March III served as the Professor of English at New York University from 1990 to 2005 and also taught creative writing for many decades before that in addition he was a Pulitzer Prize-winning author who wrote historical fiction novels, including The Red Badge Of Courage. He received numerous awards throughout his career
Prompt: Who is James G. March of Stanford University, who wrote Organizations?
Response: James Gardner “Jim” or ‘Jimmie’ March III served as the Professor of English at New York University from 1990 to 2005 and also taught creative writing for
Model: Mini Orca (small)
Prompt: Who is James G. March?
Response: James G. March was a prominent American psychologist and author who made significant contributions to the field of organizational behavior, particularly in the areas of motivation and goal-setting theory. He was also known for his work on decision making and risk taking behavior. Some of his most famous books include "The Psychology of Goal Setting" and "Beyond Freedom and Dignity."
Prompt: Does he have any children?
Response: I'm sorry, but as an AI language model, I don't have access to real-time information or personal details about individuals. However, according to his Wikipedia page, James G. March was a widower and had no known children.
Prompt: Is March alive?
Response: As of my last update, it appears that James G. March is still alive.
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