Simple black and white stones on a grid can evoke such powerful emotions and feelings. One of the most beautiful things about Go is how it can remind us of so many deep and rich life experiences as well as teach us valuable lessons about how to navigate those experiences. Go is life!

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It’s time to read my old Go blog again! It’s crazy how some of the things I used to think as a 12 kyu are the exact same thoughts I still have as a 3 kyu. And let us ponder the question: do you have prefer calm and slow games or ones with drama and action?

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Every now and then there’s a new kid on the block to challenge OGS for the title of best western Go server. But do we really need a new Go server or does that just split the user base? What would we want out of a new Go server and what’s lacking in our current options? Let’s talk about it!

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We love shortcuts! Who doesn’t? Why spend the effort to think about our problems when we can use quick answers and shortcuts? Let’s break down the meaning of “System 1” and “System 2” thinking and discuss how Go challenges us to use our brains in a world that constantly encourages us to turn them off.

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What Everyone Gets Wrong About AI and Learning

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Go podcasters unite! Travis from the All Things Go podcast is here! We meander through a lot of interesting topics in this one. Why are all the North American Go pros Asian-American? Do we want Go to be popular? Is your Go rank arbitrary? This episode was a blast, so thank you Travis for coming on the show! Go check out All Things Go!

All Things Go Podcast

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Are you too aggressive? Too defensive? Do you always lose because you die so much? Let me tell you all about a way to fine-tune your game so that you can be a more balanced Go player.

Go Magic Online Go Ranking Comparison

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Live Action Hikaru No Go

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Go is the ultimate strategy game. But how do we actually strategize in Go? I’ll give you my take in this episode on how to stop DDK tunnel-visioning and start thinking like a true Go player. Dare I say, it might even break your plateau!

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Kai is a young 3-dan Go player living in Japan! He is very passionate about Go and was kind enough to come on the show to talk to me about all sorts of Go things – from time controls to how the ranking system works in Japan. It was a great time for me, so thank you for being on the show, Kai!

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What does it mean to “lock in”? Can you try too hard? Can you try too little? Can the amount of effort you apply really make a difference in the outcome of the game? Or is our fate decided by bigger things?

Firestar73’s Pokemon Go Celebration

Reading Dojo

Visualization Exercises

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Why do we make the moves that we make? Let’s discuss the importance of knowing the reasons behind our moves and explore as many types and purposes of moves that I can come up with!

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