Today we dive into one of the oldest and greatest games: chess. But is it worth playing? Is there any value or utility in playing chess? Is it any better than modern video games, or perhaps worse? In this expisode, we go over <ul> <li>Contexts of perfect vs imperfect information</li> <li>How people think playing chess</li> <li>Does chess transfer in any way to "real life?"</li> <li>The beauty of chess</li> <li>How to develop higher appreciation for excellence in life</li> <li>Is chess in some way like philosophy?</li> </ul> If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a rating and review, it really helps others to find the podcast. <ul> <li>Find more Caffeine and Philosophy content online: <a href= "https://caffeineandphilosophy.com/">https://caffeineandphilosophy.com/</a></li> <li>On Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/caffeineandphilosophy/">https://www.instagram.com/caffeineandphilosophy/</a></li> <li>On YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristopherRobertson">https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristopherRobertson</a></li> </ul>

Episode 32: James Lindsay

Welcome to The Caffeine Stream, a podcast for practitioners of over-caffeination and philosophy. Hosted by C.B. Robertson, author, autodidactic philosopher, blogger, and full-time electrician, The Caffeine Steam is your dose of practical philosophy, current events, and social commentary. Bring a beverage and soon you'll be smarter with every sip.