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Examining Difficulty

François discusses the nature of difficult exams, emphasizing that true challenge lies in the ability to improvise and apply knowledge beyond familiar contexts. He highlights the importance of prior knowledge and training data in determining what constitutes a hard test. The conversation also touches on the complexities of IQ tests, where ambiguity can complicate the assessment of intelligence, yet true difficulty can arise from the need for extrapolation rather than mere ambiguity.