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Cars don't change how humans run. Computer chess does change how humans play. While yes, the interesting part is watching humans play humans, the concern is tha
by Kaveren 7y ago
Cars don't change how humans run. Computer chess does change how humans play. While yes, the interesting part is watching humans play humans, the concern is that computers will influence players, be it in chess or competitive videogames, into less interesting play. I think that's a real concern as artificial intelligence improves, though right now I don't think it's a problem.
- thom 7y agoYeah, a better comparison would be the triathlon, if instead of one part being on a bike, you instead got a motorbike and every year new tech made that faster. Sure you still have 2/3 down to humans but 1/3 is sort of automated. But as you say, this doesn't seem to be an issue currently, and 2019 has been quite exciting in classical chess. I think right now there are more potential openings on the table than any time this century, as new engines (re)introduce lines that Stockfish didn't think highly of, and that can continue for quite a while.
- Grustaf 7y agoSurely people don’t use computers WHILE playing? So it’s like having the coach ride in the car, yelling at the runner while he practices. Quite innocuous.
- thom 7y agoSure, and remembering 20 moves of computer prep in various different lines is a skill in itself, and knowing _which_ lines to prep or innovate in is part of the metagame. But it still feels a _bit_ unnatural, no?
- Grustaf 7y agoWell yes, but not really much different from memorising openings from a book. Personally I find all kinds of professional sports and competition a bit boring, it was more fun when people were amateurs.
- Grustaf 7y agoAs long as computers are only used for training, what will change with improved AI?