Win-Win with Liv Boeree #34 - Igor Kurganov - Liv's World Series Poker Win and Fixing Social Media
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Jan 9, 2025 Igor Kurganov, a professional poker player and partner of Liv Boeree, joins her to celebrate her recent $2.8 million World Series Poker win. They discuss the significance of her victory and their shared commitment to charity. The duo delves into the complexities of social media algorithms and how they could be improved to prioritize user experience over profit. They also touch on Magnus Carlsen's recent chess dress code controversy, blending humor with deep insights into media manipulation and personal insecurities.
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Liv's Big Win
- Liv Boeree reminds Igor Kurganov of her recent poker win, exceeding his past high-roller earnings.
- This transitions into discussing her pre-tournament pledge to donate 20% of her winnings to animal welfare charities.
Charity Pledge
- Liv decided to donate 20% of her poker winnings to animal welfare charities after seeing a disturbing tweet.
- This act mirrors a previous pledge during a tag-team event, where they donated 50% and won.
Win-Win Poker
- Poker is often seen as zero-sum, but externalities create win-win scenarios.
- Charitable donations from winnings exemplify this, benefiting both players and a cause.