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Debunking the myth of grandmasters' instant move recognition
06:23 - 12:16 (05:53)
The idea that grandmasters can instantly recognize the best move and the value of a position is overrated, as early on in the search tree, there are many possibilities to consider, but some moves can be easily recognized as terrible.
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The purpose of thinking is to leave open the possibility of changing your mind about what to do.
06:23 - 08:20 (01:56)
Summary
The purpose of thinking is to leave open the possibility of changing your mind about what to do.
ChapterDebunking the myth of grandmasters' instant move recognition
EpisodeStuart Russell: Long-Term Future of AI
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The pattern recognition approach used by AlphaGo has similarities with the approach used by human grandmasters.
08:20 - 11:28 (03:08)
Summary
The pattern recognition approach used by AlphaGo has similarities with the approach used by human grandmasters. While some believe that human grandmasters can quickly recognize the right move and the value of a position, the speed of the search tree quickly determines the credibility of a move.
ChapterDebunking the myth of grandmasters' instant move recognition
EpisodeStuart Russell: Long-Term Future of AI
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The ability to think ahead and predict the opponent's moves is crucial in playing chess.
11:28 - 12:16 (00:48)
Summary
The ability to think ahead and predict the opponent's moves is crucial in playing chess. Even Grandmasters are prone to making mistakes and missing simple combinations, especially when they are not apparent in the position.