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Why the Chess Computer Deep Blue Played Like a Human
Randomness may be key to both human and computer creativity.
How Jocks and Mathletes Are Alike
Seven sports that come down to how well your neurons play.
How Jocks and Mathletes Are Alike
Seven sports that come down to how well your neurons play.
If You Think You’re a Genius, You’re Crazy
Both geniuses and madmen pay attention to what others ignore.
The Common Genius of Lincoln and Einstein
The president and the physicist teach us a lesson about moral genius.
How Crowdsourcing Turned On Me
One team of strangers helped me with the Darpa Shredder Challenge. Another sabotaged me.
San Francisco Is Smarter Than You Are
The city is a big brain that can solve big problems.