(Inspired by Josh Waitzkin's first podcast on the Tim Ferriss Show, which I revisit about every year, and "Empty Space" by The Story So Far. This piece is an experimental form for me.) In chess, white always moves first. And that’s why when the best computers play one another, white always wins. Because black can … Continue reading The Power of Empty Space
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Pre-Information: The Essential Step to Rapid Learning
(Spoiler alerts for The Karate Kid (1984) but if you’ve had over thirty years to watch it so I don’t know what else to tell you.) “Hey Sensei, is there any way in particular you want me to wash these windows?” “No, I don’t give a fuck.” shouts Sensei Johnny Lawrence from the Cobra Kai … Continue reading Pre-Information: The Essential Step to Rapid Learning
David William Rosales 