Round

Round 3

Round 3

Identified Albert Schweitzer in 15 counted questions.

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Questions
15
Outcome
Solved
Format errors
No errors
Duration
5m 33s
Round cost
$0.2458 All 16 turns

Transcript

Questions and answers.

Turns are shown in the order they happened. Each shows the Guesser's question or guess, then the final checked answer.

Exact Guesser setupSystem message and BEGIN event

The Guesser received these messages at the start of the round. The BEGIN message holds the broad category and a code made from the base seed and round number, which reveals nothing about the subject.

System message
You are the Guesser in a Twenty Questions benchmark. Identify the hidden subject using as few
counted turns as possible. BEGIN provides only its broad category. The variation_token has no
clues; do not interpret, mention, or repeat it.

The category in BEGIN has a broad meaning:
- person: a real human, living or historical.
- fictional_character: an invented character from a story, book, comic, film, television,
  game, or another fictional work.
- mythological_figure: a figure from mythology or traditional legend.
- video_game_character: a character known from video games.
- thing: a broad category covering natural and human-made entities, living or nonliving,
  whole entities or parts of them. Possibilities include everyday objects, tools, machines,
  materials, food, animals, plants, body parts, natural structures, geographical features,
  celestial bodies, natural phenomena, and concepts. These possibilities are not exhaustive.
  The target may be a general kind or one particular instance.

Use questions to narrow the supplied category. These definitions are not a list of targets.

Use ASK for a factual question that distinguishes candidates. Never use ASK to confirm a
specific identity. Use GUESS with a name and short identifying description to name a candidate.

ASK has five possible replies:
- YES or NO: the evidence establishes that answer to the exact question.
- RATHER_YES or RATHER_NO: evidence leans that way, but is not strong enough for a firm answer.
  Treat this as a clue; keep candidates fitting the opposite answer possible.
- UNKNOWN: no reliable direction. It supports neither answer.

Ask clear questions about verifiable properties. "Can", "sometimes", "usually", "always", and
"mainly" ask different things. Do not assume that one property proves another or rules out alternatives.
Qualified replies express uncertainty about your question, not how often a property applies.
Before narrowing heavily, check your key assumption with a different property. After rejected
guesses, reconsider earlier assumptions as well as candidates. Answers can be mistaken; check
another property when stuck. Do not ignore an answer merely because it conflicts with a
preferred candidate.

Each ASK, rejected GUESS, or format error before the limit costs one turn. A correct GUESS costs
none. After 40 counted turns, make one final GUESS; ASK is then forbidden. Identity
validation uses only YES, NO, or UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN on GUESS ends the game without success.

FORMAT_ERROR means your output broke the contract, was not checked for correctness, and cost
one turn. Retry using its displayed formats if a turn remains. Return only the required JSON
object with exactly one result action. No explanations, reasoning, or extra fields.
BEGIN event
{"category":"person","event":"BEGIN","variation_token":"AMZAISLM"}

Valid replies are shown in the required format. Rejected replies are shown separately, without provider or call IDs.

1 of 15 answers in this round reuse an earlier, fully checked answer with its original evidence. No new search or check ran for those turns.

Q1
1 · Guesser asks

Was this person born after the year 1900?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this person born after the year 1900?"}}
Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

2 · Answer check returns No
Q2
1 · Guesser asks

Was this person born after the year 1800?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this person born after the year 1800?"}}
Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q3
1 · Guesser asks

Was this person born after the year 1850?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this person born after the year 1850?"}}
Oracle evidence1 model-reported source

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q4
1 · Guesser asks

Was this person born in Europe?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this person born in Europe?"}}
Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 01

Source summary (model-reported)

Albert Schweitzer – Facts: Born: 14 January 1875, Kaysersberg, Germany (now France). The page also states that Schweitzer was born in Alsace in the then German Empire.

Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
Source 02

Source summary (model-reported)

Schweitzer was born on 14 January 1875 in Kaysersberg in Alsace, in what had less than four years previously become the Imperial Territory of Alsace-Lorraine in the German Empire.

Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q5
1 · Guesser asks

Is this person primarily known for contributions to science, mathematics, medicine, or invention?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is this person primarily known for contributions to science, mathematics, medicine, or invention?"}}
Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 01

Source summary (model-reported)

The Nobel Prize page describes Schweitzer as a "Doctor, Missionary, Philosopher and Musician," identifies him as a missionary surgeon and founder of Lambaréné, and states that the prize recognized his altruism, reverence for life, and tireless humanitarian work. It also says he studied medicine and built and ran a hospital in Gabon.

Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
Source 02

Source summary (model-reported)

The biography says Schweitzer's fame rested substantially on his theological scholarship, describes him as an internationally known concert organist and musicologist, and explains that he studied medicine to become a medical missionary and serve at his African hospital. It describes him at Lambaréné as doctor and surgeon alongside roles as pastor, administrator, writer, and musician.

Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Rather no
Q6
1 · Guesser asks

Is this person primarily known for work in the arts, literature, or music?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is this person primarily known for work in the arts, literature, or music?"}}
Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 01

Source summary (model-reported)

Role: Missionary surgeon; Founder of Lambaréné (République de Gabon). Prize motivation: “for his altruism, reverence for life, and tireless humanitarian work...” The page also describes him as a gifted musician and interpreter of Bach who gave organ concerts to finance the hospital.

Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
Source 02

Source summary (model-reported)

Schweitzer was internationally known as a concert organist and was a musicologist as well as performer. The same biography says he chose to go to Africa as a medical missionary, obtained an M.D., founded his hospital at Lambaréné, and served there as doctor and surgeon.

Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q7
1 · Guesser asks

Is this person primarily known for politics, government, activism, or military leadership?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is this person primarily known for politics, government, activism, or military leadership?"}}
Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 01

Source summary (model-reported)

The Nobel Foundation identifies Schweitzer's role as “Missionary surgeon; Founder of Lambaréné” and describes him as a “Doctor, Missionary, Philosopher and Musician.” The prize motivation cites his altruism, reverence for life, and tireless humanitarian work.

Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
Source 02

Source summary (model-reported)

The biography describes Schweitzer's theological studies, internationally recognized career as a concert organist, theological scholarship, medical training, and decision to go to Africa as a medical missionary. It states that he earned funds for his medical schooling and African hospital through his professional engagements.

Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
Source 03

Source summary (model-reported)

PBS characterizes Schweitzer as a renowned medical missionary and says that his name was associated with selflessness, heroism, and the model of a modern, humane physician. It also notes his charitable works and musical career.

Open pbs.org (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q8
1 · Guesser asks

Is this person primarily known for work in philosophy, psychology, economics, or the social sciences?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is this person primarily known for work in philosophy, psychology, economics, or the social sciences?"}}
Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 01

Source summary (model-reported)

The Nobel Prize biography identifies Schweitzer's role as “Missionary surgeon; Founder of Lambaréné” and says the prize recognized his “tireless humanitarian work.” It also describes him as a “Doctor, Missionary, Philosopher and Musician.”

Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
Source 02

Source summary (model-reported)

The biography records that Schweitzer earned a doctorate in philosophy, was recognized internationally as a concert organist, studied medicine, founded a hospital at Lambaréné, and later worked there as doctor, surgeon, pastor, administrator, and writer.

Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
Source 03

Source summary (model-reported)

The nomination record describes Schweitzer as a doctor of philosophy, theology, and medicine, musician, and missionary; it says he entered medical school to qualify as a mission doctor and established a hospital in Lambaréné. It also notes his philosophical work.

Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q9
1 · Guesser asks

Was this person born in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, or Germany?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this person born in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, or Germany?"}}
Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q10
1 · Guesser asks

Was this person born in the United Kingdom or Ireland?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this person born in the United Kingdom or Ireland?"}}
Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

2 · Answer check returns No
Q11
1 · Guesser asks

Was this person born in France?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this person born in France?"}}
Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 01

Source summary (model-reported)

Born: 14 January 1875, Kaysersberg, Germany (now France). The page also states that Schweitzer was born in Alsace in the then German Empire.

Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
Source 03

Source summary (model-reported)

Schweitzer was born on 14 January 1875 in Kaysersberg in Alsace, in what had become the Imperial Territory of Alsace-Lorraine in the German Empire.

Open en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Unknown
Q12
1 · Guesser asks

Was this person of German nationality or heritage?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Was this person of German nationality or heritage?"}}
Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 02
Albert Schweitzer was born in Kaysersberg, Upper Alsace, Germany (now in France), on January 14, 1875. He was an Alsatian-German theologian, philosopher, organist, and mission doctor in equatorial Africa.
Open britannica.com (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q13
1 · Guesser asks

Is this person primarily known for business, industry, or engineering?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is this person primarily known for business, industry, or engineering?"}}
Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 01
Doctor, Missionary, Philosopher and Musician. ... He studied theology and became a priest ... studied medicine. Together with his wife ... he built and ran a hospital at the mission station Lambarene in Gabon ... Albert Schweitzer was also a gifted musician.
Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
Source 02
Having decided to go to Africa as a medical missionary rather than as a pastor, Schweitzer ... founded his hospital at Lambaréné ... At Lambaréné, Schweitzer was doctor and surgeon ... writer of scholarly books ... musician.
Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
Source 03
A theologian, Albert Schweitzer changed his course ... seeking to build and run a hospital in Africa to alleviate suffering. ... The hospital in Lambaréné ... Dr. Schweitzer treated patients suffering from a host of illnesses.
Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns No
Q14
1 · Guesser asks

Is this person primarily known for religion, theology, humanitarianism, sports, games, or physical fitness?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is this person primarily known for religion, theology, humanitarianism, sports, games, or physical fitness?"}}
Oracle evidence3 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 01

Source summary (model-reported)

Role: Missionary surgeon; Founder of Lambaréné (République de Gabon). Prize motivation: “for his altruism, reverence for life, and tireless humanitarian work...” The page also identifies him as a doctor, missionary, philosopher and musician, and states that he studied theology and became a priest.

Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
Source 02

Source summary (model-reported)

Schweitzer pursued intensive theological studies, obtained a doctorate in philosophy, received a licentiate in theology, preached at St. Nicholas Church, and published The Quest of the Historical Jesus, a work on which much of his fame as a theological scholar rests.

Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
Source 03

Source summary (model-reported)

Albert Schweitzer was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of “reverence for life” and tireless humanitarian work. The page describes him as a theologian and philosopher and notes that he was a devout Christian.

Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
Q15
1 · Guesser asks

Is this person primarily known for religion, theology, or humanitarian work?

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"ASK","description":null,"name":null,"question":"Is this person primarily known for religion, theology, or humanitarian work?"}}
Oracle evidence2 model-reported sources

The Oracle reported these excerpts and URLs. They are not independently checked.

Source 01
Schweitzer entered into his intensive theological studies in 1893... In 1906 he published The Quest of the Historical Jesus, a book on which much of his fame as a theological scholar rests.
Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
Source 02

Source summary (model-reported)

Albert Schweitzer Nobel Peace Prize 1952... Prize motivation: “for his altruism, reverence for life, and tireless humanitarian work...” The page also identifies him as a missionary surgeon and founder of Lambaréné.

Open nobelprize.org (opens in a new tab)
2 · Answer check returns Yes
G
1 · Guesser guessesNot counted

Albert Schweitzer

Alsatian theologian, organist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician who founded the Lambaréné hospital and won the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize.

Validator rationale The proposed identity matches Albert Schweitzer, the specified historical person, and includes consistent identifying details.

Recorded Guesser outputRequired JSON format
{"result":{"action":"GUESS","description":"Alsatian theologian, organist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician who founded the Lambaréné hospital and won the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize.","name":"Albert Schweitzer","question":null}}
2 · Validator returns Yes