Re: computer-go: Insight of a human

["Mark Boon" <tesuji@xxxxxxxxx>]

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From: Don Dailey <drd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 3:41 PM
Subject: Re: computer-go: Insight of a human


>
>    > Now I don't know if this is a difference between Chess and Go, or if
this is
>    > a difference between Occidental and Oriental thinking. But really
strong
>    > players in Go will invariably tell you one has to make oneself empty
before
>    > each move.
>    >
>    >     Mark
>
> I  am sure this  does not mean that  you  should forget everything you
> already figured out about the position.  This  is inefficient and just
> plain silly (not to mention  close to impossible, your brain remembers
> patterns and ideas.)  But I'm sure this is good advice  if you take it
> to mean,  "always   maintain   a  fresh  sense  of    perspective  and
> objectivity."
>

Naturally. It was just to oppose the statement previously that a bad plan is
still better than no plan. By 'making oneself empty' it is meant exactly the
opposite. Instead of pursuing a plan blindly, after each move try to asses
the board afresh.

    Mark