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Practice Doesn't Make Perfect - The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Practice Doesn't Make Perfect
The New Yorker
When he looked back to one of the most frequently studied groups in expertise research, chess players, he found that, in addition to working or short-term memory, three more components of cognitive ability—fluid reasoning, comprehension knowledge, and ...
The New Yorker
When he looked back to one of the most frequently studied groups in expertise research, chess players, he found that, in addition to working or short-term memory, three more components of cognitive ability—fluid reasoning, comprehension knowledge, and ...
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Building Intelligence: Part Two - Finextra (blog)
Finextra (blog)
Building Intelligence: Part Two
Finextra (blog)
The third level, expert machines, are focused around solving a very specific problem, such as the chess playing Deep Blue, or robo advisors in wealth management, using the expert knowledge. When we talk about AI, we are generally referring to the third ...
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The third level, expert machines, are focused around solving a very specific problem, such as the chess playing Deep Blue, or robo advisors in wealth management, using the expert knowledge. When we talk about AI, we are generally referring to the third ...
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Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect - The New Yorker
Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect The New Yorker
Maria Konnikova on research that suggests innate abilities, rather than deliberate practice, are the primary factor in academic and athletic success.
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Lupita Nyong'o did constant research for role in 'Queen of Katwe' - Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Lupita Nyong'o did constant research for role in 'Queen of Katwe'
Atlanta Journal Constitution
TORONTO — Three weeks before Queen of Katwe co-star Lupita Nyong'o began shooting in the Ugandan slum of the film's title, she visited with the woman she plays, Harriet Mutesi, in the house that her chess-wizard daughter, Phiona, built for her. “I sat ...
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TORONTO — Three weeks before Queen of Katwe co-star Lupita Nyong'o began shooting in the Ugandan slum of the film's title, she visited with the woman she plays, Harriet Mutesi, in the house that her chess-wizard daughter, Phiona, built for her. “I sat ...
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Learning chess at 40 - The Week Magazine
The Week Magazine
Learning chess at 40
The Week Magazine
Charness points to research by Nicolai Krogius, a Russian grandmaster and psychologist, that shows a positive correlation between the age at which one first learns the game and later success in tournaments. This idea now seems so ingrained that Carlsen ...
The Week Magazine
Charness points to research by Nicolai Krogius, a Russian grandmaster and psychologist, that shows a positive correlation between the age at which one first learns the game and later success in tournaments. This idea now seems so ingrained that Carlsen ...
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Deep learning researchers trained AI killing machines with 'Doom' - SiliconANGLE (blog)
SiliconANGLE (blog)
Deep learning researchers trained AI killing machines with 'Doom'
SiliconANGLE (blog)
For many years, AI researchers have favored games like chess and Go because they are perfect information games, meaning that both players know everything that is happening and has happened in a match, completely eliminating any element of chance.
SiliconANGLE (blog)
For many years, AI researchers have favored games like chess and Go because they are perfect information games, meaning that both players know everything that is happening and has happened in a match, completely eliminating any element of chance.
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Can We Talk? - Animation World Network (satire) (press release) (registration) (blog)
Can We Talk?
Animation World Network (satire) (press release) (registration) (blog)
Since the 1980's, cognitive researchers have used variations of the “think-aloud protocols” to extract deep knowledge from the minds of experts and learners as they do various tasks. Mainly, these tasks were physical puzzles or games like chess. Design ...
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Since the 1980's, cognitive researchers have used variations of the “think-aloud protocols” to extract deep knowledge from the minds of experts and learners as they do various tasks. Mainly, these tasks were physical puzzles or games like chess. Design ...
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In 'Queen of Katwe,' Mira Nair considers chess, poverty and the vibrancy of life - Los Angeles Times
The Globe and Mail
In 'Queen of Katwe,' Mira Nair considers chess, poverty and the vibrancy of life
Los Angeles Times
Based in the true story of young Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi (played by Madina Nalwanga in her screen debut), “Queen of Katwe” traces the way a young girl from the shantytown of Katwe discovers she has extraordinary abilities at the game ...
A Different African Narrative: actor David Oyelowo on 'Queen of Katwe'The GATE
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Los Angeles Times
Based in the true story of young Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi (played by Madina Nalwanga in her screen debut), “Queen of Katwe” traces the way a young girl from the shantytown of Katwe discovers she has extraordinary abilities at the game ...
A Different African Narrative: actor David Oyelowo on 'Queen of Katwe'The GATE
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Video Games at School | eugeneweekly.com - Eugene Weekly
Eugene Weekly
Video Games at School | eugeneweekly.com
Eugene Weekly
According to a 2014 study in the Journal of Communication, up to 40 percent of parents are taught how to use computers by their children. Whether you think ...
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According to a 2014 study in the Journal of Communication, up to 40 percent of parents are taught how to use computers by their children. Whether you think ...
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Video Games at School | eugeneweekly.com - Eugene Weekly
Eugene Weekly
Video Games at School | eugeneweekly.com
Eugene Weekly
According to a 2014 study in the Journal of Communication, up to 40 percent of parents are taught how to use computers by their children. Whether you think ...
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Eugene Weekly
According to a 2014 study in the Journal of Communication, up to 40 percent of parents are taught how to use computers by their children. Whether you think ...
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Free and fun science events today - Jerusalem Post Israel News
Jerusalem Post Israel News
Free and fun science events today
Jerusalem Post Israel News
At Bar-Ilan University, a telepathist will put on a show, and robot games and chess will be played. The Open University offers a chance to become butterfly researchers who have arrived at Amazon rain forests to save rare species. Participants will also ...
Jerusalem Post Israel News
At Bar-Ilan University, a telepathist will put on a show, and robot games and chess will be played. The Open University offers a chance to become butterfly researchers who have arrived at Amazon rain forests to save rare species. Participants will also ...
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Cast and Crew Celebrate 'Queen of Katwe' as "A Love Letter to Uganda" at Disney Film's Premiere - Hollywood Reporter
Arab Times Kuwait English Daily
Cast and Crew Celebrate 'Queen of Katwe' as "A Love Letter to Uganda" at Disney Film's Premiere
Hollywood Reporter
Uganda's reigning chess prodigy graced the red carpet outside the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on Tuesday evening to celebrate the premiere of Disney's new drama, Queen of Katwe. Twenty-year-old ... Tim Crothers, the Chapel Hill-based sports ...
'Queen of Katwe' a story of chess, dreams, Uganda – Mother becomes vengeful militant in drug drama 'La Civil'Arab Times Kuwait English Daily
Phiona Mutesi, 'Queen of Katwe,' Rises from Uganda Slums to Become Inspirational Chess ProdigyKTIC
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Uganda's reigning chess prodigy graced the red carpet outside the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on Tuesday evening to celebrate the premiere of Disney's new drama, Queen of Katwe. Twenty-year-old ... Tim Crothers, the Chapel Hill-based sports ...
'Queen of Katwe' a story of chess, dreams, Uganda – Mother becomes vengeful militant in drug drama 'La Civil'Arab Times Kuwait English Daily
Phiona Mutesi, 'Queen of Katwe,' Rises from Uganda Slums to Become Inspirational Chess ProdigyKTIC
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How to become an expert at anything - The Week Magazine
The Week Magazine
How to become an expert at anything
The Week Magazine
Whether you want to be a great public speaker, study for exams, or improve your free throws, we're going to learn what methods research and experts recommend for becoming an expert at anything. ... They didn't start with the beginning of a chess game.
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Whether you want to be a great public speaker, study for exams, or improve your free throws, we're going to learn what methods research and experts recommend for becoming an expert at anything. ... They didn't start with the beginning of a chess game.
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Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Director Robert Chess Sells 12000 Shares - BBNS
Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Director Robert Chess Sells 12000 Shares
BBNS
Nektar Therapeutics logo Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NKTR) Director Robert Chess sold 12,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.21, for a total transaction of ...
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Nektar Therapeutics logo Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NKTR) Director Robert Chess sold 12,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.21, for a total transaction of ...
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High-Net-Worth Investors in Real Estate Show Willingness to Take More Risks - National Real Estate Investor
National Real Estate Investor
High-Net-Worth Investors in Real Estate Show Willingness to Take More Risks
National Real Estate Investor
The story in North America for private investors has been the growth of interest in smaller cities,” says Yolande Barnes, director of world research for Savills. High-net-worth investors made approximately $3.2 billion in acquisitions in the first half ...
National Real Estate Investor
The story in North America for private investors has been the growth of interest in smaller cities,” says Yolande Barnes, director of world research for Savills. High-net-worth investors made approximately $3.2 billion in acquisitions in the first half ...
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'Queen of Katwe' a story of chess, dreams, Uganda – Mother becomes vengeful militant in drug drama 'La Civil' - Arab Times Kuwait English Daily
Arab Times Kuwait English Daily
'Queen of Katwe' a story of chess, dreams, Uganda – Mother becomes vengeful militant in drug drama 'La Civil'
Arab Times Kuwait English Daily
In telling the true story of chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi, director Mira Nair captures the vibrancy of a small village, the toughened dignity of its people, and a state of poverty so oppressive you can feel the desperation in the dusty air. With vivid ...
Phiona Mutesi, 'Queen of Katwe,' Rises from Uganda Slums to Become Inspirational Chess ProdigyKTIC
Working with Lupita Nyong'o is an absolute joy, says director Mira NairHindustan Times
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Arab Times Kuwait English Daily
In telling the true story of chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi, director Mira Nair captures the vibrancy of a small village, the toughened dignity of its people, and a state of poverty so oppressive you can feel the desperation in the dusty air. With vivid ...
Phiona Mutesi, 'Queen of Katwe,' Rises from Uganda Slums to Become Inspirational Chess ProdigyKTIC
Working with Lupita Nyong'o is an absolute joy, says director Mira NairHindustan Times
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Citizen Co-Hosts First Annual Inner City Chess Tournament - The Chicago Citizen
The Chicago Citizen
Citizen Co-Hosts First Annual Inner City Chess Tournament
The Chicago Citizen
According to a press release, the tournament serves as an introductory event intended to introduce youth to the game of chess and encourage it as a positive activity. Research shows that the continued participation in the game of chess can improve ...
The Chicago Citizen
According to a press release, the tournament serves as an introductory event intended to introduce youth to the game of chess and encourage it as a positive activity. Research shows that the continued participation in the game of chess can improve ...
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Phiona Mutesi, 'Queen of Katwe,' Rises from Uganda Slums to Become Inspirational Chess Prodigy - KTIC
KTIC
Phiona Mutesi, 'Queen of Katwe,' Rises from Uganda Slums to Become Inspirational Chess Prodigy
KTIC
(NEW YORK) — The first time Phiona Mutesi, 20, saw people playing chess, she thought it was people gambling. “I'd never seen it in my life and usually in Uganda, it was always, like, families that are rich that had, like, such games. It was very hard ...
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KTIC
(NEW YORK) — The first time Phiona Mutesi, 20, saw people playing chess, she thought it was people gambling. “I'd never seen it in my life and usually in Uganda, it was always, like, families that are rich that had, like, such games. It was very hard ...
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Robert Chess Sells 12000 Shares of Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Stock - The Cerbat Gem
Robert Chess Sells 12000 Shares of Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Stock
The Cerbat Gem
Several research firms have recently weighed in on NKTR. Jefferies Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Nektar Therapeutics in a research report on Thursday, September 8th. Zacks Investment Research downgraded Nektar Therapeutics from a “hold” ...
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The Cerbat Gem
Several research firms have recently weighed in on NKTR. Jefferies Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Nektar Therapeutics in a research report on Thursday, September 8th. Zacks Investment Research downgraded Nektar Therapeutics from a “hold” ...
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Most children's daily screen time far above two-hour guideline - The Sydney Morning Herald
The Sydney Morning Herald
Most children's daily screen time far above two-hour guideline
The Sydney Morning Herald
Strictly speaking, Jacob, 12, and Matilda, 8, need to do their homework, chores, chess or music practice first. On weekends, there's netball, swimming and footy. Then, and only then, ... "Our research suggests that if children are offered physical ...
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Strictly speaking, Jacob, 12, and Matilda, 8, need to do their homework, chores, chess or music practice first. On weekends, there's netball, swimming and footy. Then, and only then, ... "Our research suggests that if children are offered physical ...
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