Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova How to Gamble Like a Chess Player, with Jennifer Shahade
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Jul 4, 2024 Women’s Chess Grandmaster Jennifer Shahade discusses parallels between chess and gambling, teaching kids probabilistic thinking through poker, embracing risk-taking, accountability, and exploring new terrains in midlife with a focus on strategic thinking and calculated risk.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Intersection of Chess and Poker in Jennifer Shahadeh's Life
01:45 • 14min
Teaching Probabilistic Thinking Through Poker to Children
15:15 • 3min
Influence of Chess and Poker on Risk-Taking
18:39 • 17min
Taking Responsibility and Accountability
35:36 • 4min
Exploring Risk-Taking and Strategic Thinking through Games like Chess
40:02 • 3min
Exploring New Areas and Embracing Uncertainty in Midlife
43:01 • 4min