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14: The Science of Learning, The State of Go Content

14: The Science of Learning, The State of Go Content

S1E14 · · 47:17

This week on Star Point, I go over an interesting study I found on how we learn. I also touch on Nick Sibicky's retirement and discuss the state of Go content today. Benjamin Keep, ...

13: How to Review Your Own Games

13: How to Review Your Own Games

S1E13 · · 44:59

Everyone says it's important to review your games. But how exactly should you go about doing that? This week, I share my 4-step process for a good self-review. Links mentioned in th...

12: My Go Autobiography

12: My Go Autobiography

S1E12 · · 37:25

This week on Star Point, I tell you all about my Go origin story and the on-and-off relationship I had with the game to get to where I am today.

11: Go in "Knives Out," Challenging the Handicap System

11: Go in "Knives Out," Challenging the Handicap System

S1E11 · · 37:21

I finally watched Knives Out! This week, I talk about the handicap system and my amateur data analysis attempt at 27 million OGS game records. Source of OGS game record data: https:...

10: The Benefits of Studying Joseki, Learning How to Play "Normal" Moves

10: The Benefits of Studying Joseki, Learning How to Play "Normal" Moves

S1E10 · · 28:35

This week, I share some thoughts about the benefits of studying joseki and compare Go to martial arts and music.

9: Are Fast Games Bad for You?

9: Are Fast Games Bad for You?

S1E9 · · 33:07

This week on Star Point, I try to answer the question of whether playing faster games can have a positive or negative impact on your Go improvement.

8: Things I Wish I Knew as a DDK, Multiple Dimensions of Learning

8: Things I Wish I Knew as a DDK, Multiple Dimensions of Learning

S1E8 · · 36:48

This week, I talk about couple of things I wish I knew when I was a wee double-digit kyu player and discuss the multiple dimensions of learning in Go.

7: Byo-yomi, Fischer, Canadian, and more!

7: Byo-yomi, Fischer, Canadian, and more!

S1E7 · · 47:35

This week on Star Point, I go over the pros and cons of different time control systems used in Go!

6: I Met Nick Sibicky

6: I Met Nick Sibicky

S1E6 · · 27:51

This week, I talk about my visit to the Seattle Go Center and about the local Go club scene in Southern California. I also respond to some of your comments/messages in our first list...

5: Ladder Anxiety & Training Mentality

5: Ladder Anxiety & Training Mentality

S1E5 · · 26:26

Sometimes, when you're playing to win, it can stop you from playing because you care too much about the result. Listen to this week's episode of Star Point for one weird trick to mot...

4: The Importance of Winning!

4: The Importance of Winning!

S1E4 · · 31:42

This week, I plead my case: winning in Go is important! I also ask what makes a beautiful game, and talk about trying to escape my never-ending correspondence games.

3: Go Etiquette, Rudeness, & Meta-gaming

3: Go Etiquette, Rudeness, & Meta-gaming

S1E3 · · 35:35

This week on Star Point, I talk about all the stuff surrounding the surrounding game. That is, things like etiquette and time controls – things that don't have to do as much with the...

2: What's Your Style of Play?

2: What's Your Style of Play?

S1E2 · · 25:08

In this episode of Star Point, I talk about different "styles" of play in the game of Go. What kinds of styles are there? Where does style come from?

1: The Language of Go, 2023 NAGF Pro Quals

1: The Language of Go, 2023 NAGF Pro Quals

S1E1 · · 20:34

The first episode of Star Point, a podcast about the game of Go! I talk about my experience overcoming language barriers and playing a simul with Kenro Osawa 4p and briefly go over t...