Triple
T6910234
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | L. Neil Smith |
E159911
|
entity |
| Predicate | notableWork |
P4
|
FINISHED |
| Object |
The Probability Broach
The Probability Broach is a libertarian science fiction novel by L. Neil Smith that explores an alternate-history America founded on radically individualist principles.
|
E628030
|
NE FINISHED |
How this triple was built (4 steps)
Every LLM step that produced this triple, in pipeline order — named-entity classification, the disambiguation choices (the exact options shown, with the pick highlighted), and the generated description. The batch + timestamp of each is in the Provenance table below.
NER
Named-entity recognition
gpt-5-mini
Instruction
Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).
Input
Phrase: The Probability Broach | Statement: [L. Neil Smith, notableWork, The Probability Broach]
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Probability Broach Context triple: [L. Neil Smith, notableWork, The Probability Broach]
-
A.
Of Knowledge and Probability
"Of Knowledge and Probability" is a section in John Locke’s *An Essay Concerning Human Understanding* that analyzes the nature, degrees, and limits of human knowledge in contrast with mere probability or belief.
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B.
The Improbable Triumvirate
The Improbable Triumvirate is a nonfiction work by American editor and peace advocate Norman Cousins that examines the unlikely diplomatic relationships and events that helped ease Cold War tensions.
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C.
Time and Chance
"Time and Chance" is a notable work by British musician and songwriter Peter Townsend, reflecting his contributions beyond his role in The Who.
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D.
Given a Chance
"Given a Chance" is a song featured on the R&B album "Tender Lover" by American singer-songwriter and producer Babyface.
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E.
The Intrigue
The Intrigue is a famous 1890 painting by Belgian expressionist James Ensor, known for its grotesque masked figures and satirical depiction of bourgeois society.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NEDg
Description generation
gpt-5.1
Instruction
Generate a one-sentence description of the target entity. You are given a context triple in the form (subject, predicate, object), where the object is the target entity. # Instructions Use the triple to infer relevant information about the entity. Describe the entity based on what is most defining, well-known. Avoid repeating the information from the triple, unless really essential. # Response Format Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the target entity]"
Input
Entity: The Probability Broach Triple: [L. Neil Smith, notableWork, The Probability Broach]
Generated description
The Probability Broach is a libertarian science fiction novel by L. Neil Smith that explores an alternate-history America founded on radically individualist principles.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Probability Broach Target entity description: The Probability Broach is a libertarian science fiction novel by L. Neil Smith that explores an alternate-history America founded on radically individualist principles.
-
A.
Of Knowledge and Probability
"Of Knowledge and Probability" is a section in John Locke’s *An Essay Concerning Human Understanding* that analyzes the nature, degrees, and limits of human knowledge in contrast with mere probability or belief.
-
B.
The Improbable Triumvirate
The Improbable Triumvirate is a nonfiction work by American editor and peace advocate Norman Cousins that examines the unlikely diplomatic relationships and events that helped ease Cold War tensions.
-
C.
Time and Chance
"Time and Chance" is a notable work by British musician and songwriter Peter Townsend, reflecting his contributions beyond his role in The Who.
-
D.
Given a Chance
"Given a Chance" is a song featured on the R&B album "Tender Lover" by American singer-songwriter and producer Babyface.
-
E.
The Intrigue
The Intrigue is a famous 1890 painting by Belgian expressionist James Ensor, known for its grotesque masked figures and satirical depiction of bourgeois society.
- F. None of above. chosen
Provenance (5 batches)
The batch behind each pipeline step, in order, with when it ran. Timestamps are batch-level — stages were processed in waves, so the object chain (NER → NED1 → NEDg → NED2) reads in order, but predicate / elicitation batches can sit in a different wave.
| Step | Stage | Batch ID | Status | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creating | Elicitation | batch_69c68839ccb88190b4aa5cc1aca3448f |
completed | March 27, 2026, 1:38 p.m. |
| NER | Named-entity recognition | batch_69c6d9c00e948190b103a2b2a2738bb1 |
completed | March 27, 2026, 7:25 p.m. |
| NED1 | Entity disambiguation (via context triple) | batch_69c749076f6c819088b0b40dd3e208b0 |
completed | March 28, 2026, 3:20 a.m. |
| NEDg | Description generation | batch_69c74c274258819099913ac5610730ac |
completed | March 28, 2026, 3:33 a.m. |
| NED2 | Entity disambiguation (via description) | batch_69c74cca47b88190867550802db43ef0 |
completed | March 28, 2026, 3:36 a.m. |
Created at: March 27, 2026, 2:25 p.m.