“How to Measure Anything” is a GPT designed to offer approximate estimations for a variety of quantifiable questions. This tool breaks down complex inquiries and provides rough estimations in response.
It’s important to understand that these estimates are not based on precise data but rather on educated guesses, making them indicative rather than definitive. Typically, the estimated results might fall within an order of magnitude of the actual value.
While the numeric value may not be exact, the tool aims to impart valuable thinking techniques by demonstrating the logical breakdown process. Access to the functionality of “How to Measure Anything” requires a ChatGPT Plus subscription, which can be obtained with an account.
The tool offers prompt starters that prompt users to estimate various scenarios, such as the probability of encountering a superhero in New York City or the number of Chinese tourists in Thailand during the Spring Festival. These examples showcase the tool’s versatility in handling a wide range of questions, aiding users in better understanding abstract concepts or large numbers.