Chapter
The Art of Chess Puzzling with Tyler Cowen
1:08:30 - 1:15:01 (06:30)
Tyler Cowen explains to the host how the art of chess puzzling is different than regular chess, and how it requires short term crazy moves and the ability to look at the long view.
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This transcript discusses an incredibly hard maze that is designed to make people frustrated and confused.
1:08:30 - 1:09:29 (00:58)
Summary
This transcript discusses an incredibly hard maze that is designed to make people frustrated and confused. The creator of the maze, who revels in the pain and misery caused by it, shares what he has learned about human nature from observing people trying to escape the maze.
ChapterThe Art of Chess Puzzling with Tyler Cowen
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The importance of flexibility of mind, particularly in teenagers, in avoiding hitting a wall and being able to adapt.
1:09:29 - 1:10:54 (01:24)
Summary
The importance of flexibility of mind, particularly in teenagers, in avoiding hitting a wall and being able to adapt. Vermont has become a hub for both difficult puzzles, such as the Bill Gates Bugatti and corn mazes, in a trend of unlikely epicenters for certain hobbies or products.
ChapterThe Art of Chess Puzzling with Tyler Cowen
Episode#588: A.J. Jacobs — How to Be Less Furious and More Curious
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Chess puzzles require counterintuitive thinking and a long-term view, often involving short-term sacrifices.
1:10:55 - 1:15:01 (04:06)
Summary
Chess puzzles require counterintuitive thinking and a long-term view, often involving short-term sacrifices. These puzzles feature unique arrangements of pieces not commonly seen in regular chess games.