The speakers delve into the discussion of the Bogakov novel Master and Margarita, questioning its status as overrated or underrated. They explore the personal significance of the novel, its exploration of human nature and time, and its reflection of life in the Soviet Union. Alongside this, they touch on American fiction, Andre Tarkovsky's films, and the power of books like 'All Kings Men'.
The chess grandmaster, political activist, and author joins Tyler for a conversation on artificial intelligence, Russia, Putin, how education must change, favorite cities for chess, the most likely challenger to Magnus Carlsen, Tolstoy v. Dostoevsky, the benefits of pressure for performance, and why we should speed up our search for new frontiers and challenges.
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