
Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley on why mistakes are our greatest teachers
Worklife with Adam Grant
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Embracing Mistakes and Mastery in Chess
This chapter explores the importance of learning from mistakes in the journey to mastery, particularly in chess, while debunking the myth of lowering skill ratings for profit. The discussion also touches on the relationship between humans and technology, particularly through historical matches like Deep Blue versus Garry Kasparov, advocating for collaboration between AI and human decisions. Additionally, it emphasizes personalized coaching approaches and the transformative power of teaching, alongside the real-life applications of abstract educational concepts.
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