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Podcast: The Prospect Podcast
Episode: Have computers ruined chess? An interview with David Edmonds
Description: Chess used to be the ultimate expression of brilliance and ingenuity—but nowadays, a Grandmaster would lose to the chess app on your smartphone. The philosopher David Edmonds discusses the triumph of computer power over humans, what it means for chess and for the world at large. Interview by Sameer Rahim. Presented by Tom Clark, with Steve Bloomfield and Alex Dean.Produced by Jay Elwes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.