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by tuxracer 1278 days ago
If you ask it to write out the steps ahead of time you'll often get a more accurate answer [1]

Q: "How far is Boston from Boston? Write down your steps before you answer."

A: "Boston is a city located in the state of Massachusetts in the United States. To determine the distance from Boston to Boston, we can follow these steps:

1. Determine the coordinates of the starting location, which is Boston, Massachusetts. We can use a map or a GPS tool to find the latitude and longitude of Boston.

2. Determine the coordinates of the destination, which is also Boston, Massachusetts. Again, we can use a map or a GPS tool to find the latitude and longitude of Boston.

3. Use a distance calculator or map tool to find the distance between the two locations. This can be done by inputting the coordinates of the starting location and destination into the tool.

4. The distance calculator or map tool will then provide the distance between the two locations, which in this case would be 0 miles since the starting location and the destination are the same.

Therefore, the distance from Boston to Boston is 0 miles."

[1]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2201.11903