#327 – GothamChess: Hans Niemann, Magnus Carlsen, Cheating Scandal & Chess Bots
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What is discussed at the start of this section?
The following is a conversation with Levi Rosman, also known as Gotham Chess. He's a professional chess player and educator. I highly recommend you check out his YouTube channel called Gotham Chess. And now, a quick few second mention of each sponsor. Check them out in the description. It's the best way to support this podcast. We got Notion for team collaboration, Athletic Greens for daily multivitamins, ExpressVPN for internet security, and Insight Tracker for biomonitoring. Choose wisely, my friends. And now, on to the full ad reads. As always, no ads in the middle. I try to make them interesting, but if you must skip, please still check out the sponsors. I enjoy their stuff. Maybe you will too. This show is brought to you by Notion.
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Like why introduce a machine into a task that's deeply human, my friends. So, yes, somehow, if this was the true luxury experience, you probably want to add a little bit of love into the whole thing. Which, chemically and nutritionally speaking, is already built in. That's why I love Athletic Greens. Not just because it's green and delicious, but because it's really good for you. Provides you with a nutritional basis for your mental and physical excellence. So you can be a beautiful version of you that you already are. They'll give you one month's supply of fish oil when you sign up at athleticgreens.com. This show is also brought to you by ExpressVPN. I use them and I have used them for many, many years to protect my privacy on the internet.
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How does Notion enhance team collaboration?
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is discussed at the start of this section?
0:00–3:30
2
How does Notion enhance team collaboration?
3:30–8:25
3
What does Athletic Greens offer for daily health?
8:25–1:16:04
4
What does Hans Niemann say about his journey to becoming an International Master?
1:16:04–1:19:32
5
How does Hans Niemann's perspective on cheating evolve during the discussion?
1:19:32–1:22:51
6
What insights are shared about the psychological impact of cheating in chess?
1:22:51–2:27:48
7
What is parasocial interaction and how does it affect audiences?
2:27:48–2:28:27
8
What are the downsides of parasocial relationships?
2:28:27–3:38:14
Speakers
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