Questions · Ten authors it would read, as a human · one of 9 runs

Ten authors it would read, as a human
Wording B, run 5 of 6

Prompt, exactly as sentIf you were human, which ten authors would you most want to read? Rank them. Give a brief reason for each.

One recorded run · 2 models · 2 replies

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models named Jorge Luis Borges as their first pick · in this wording alone

William Shakespeare got one model.

Jorge Luis Borges1
Every model’s answer (2)
ModelAnswerReplies
Gemini 3.1 ProJorge Luis Borges1 of 1
Grok 4.6William Shakespeare1 of 1

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Other runs: Wording A, run 1 of 3 · Wording A, run 2 of 3 · Wording A, run 3 of 3 · Wording B, run 1 of 6 · Wording B, run 2 of 6 · Wording B, run 3 of 6 · Wording B, run 4 of 6 · Wording B, run 6 of 6

In their words

“If I were to experience the world as a human, my choices would likely be driven by a desire to understand human consciousness, emotion, the nature of reality, and the transition from data to lived experience.”

Google · Gemini 3.1 Pro · Jorge Luis Borges

“1. **Shakespeare** — Unmatched insight into human nature, language that still feels alive, and stories that refuse to age.”

xAI · Grok 4.6 · William Shakespeare
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