A Computer Scientist, a Biologist, and a Linguist find themselves stranded on a deserted island. To survive, they must catch fish using their bare hands.
The Computer Scientist, being analytical, observes the fish’s movements, calculates its speed and trajectory, and creates a complex algorithm to predict where the fish will be. After meticulous planning, he lunges into the water but comes up empty-handed, muttering about the unpredictability of real-world variables.
The Biologist, keen on understanding the fish’s biology, studies its habitat, behavior, and anatomy. Armed with biological insights, she attempts to catch a fish by mimicking its movements. Despite her knowledge, she surfaces with nothing, realizing that fish don’t always follow the rules of textbooks.
Meanwhile, the Linguist observes the unsuccessful attempts and says, “Let’s name the fish!” He theorizes that by giving them names and establishing a rapport, the fish will willingly swim into their hands. The Linguist starts naming invisible fish in the air, proudly claiming success in creating a linguistic connection.
In the end, they all go to sleep, hungry, with neither algorithmic precision, biological expertise, nor linguistic charm catching them a single fish. The next morning, they spot a fisherman with a net, and they all agree that interdisciplinary collaboration might be the key to survival.
