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Go is normally seen as a game of the ancient East Asian world. But I think it is the perfect poster child for sci-fi! Let me talk to you about Go’s appearance in various science fiction media and fly through the world of technology and the cosmos in this special sci-fi edition of Star Point! Go in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Go in Counterpart Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The S...

Simple black and white stones on a grid can evoke such powerful emotions and feelings. One of the most beautiful things about Go is how it can remind us of so many deep and rich life experiences as well as teach us valuable lessons about how to navigate those experiences. Go is life! Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

It’s time to read my old Go blog again! It’s crazy how some of the things I used to think as a 12 kyu are the exact same thoughts I still have as a 3 kyu. And let us ponder the question: do you have prefer calm and slow games or ones with drama and action? Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Every now and then there’s a new kid on the block to challenge OGS for the title of best western Go server. But do we really need a new Go server or does that just split the user base? What would we want out of a new Go server and what’s lacking in our current options? Let’s talk about it! Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

We love shortcuts! Who doesn’t? Why spend the effort to think about our problems when we can use quick answers and shortcuts? Let’s break down the meaning of “System 1” and “System 2” thinking and discuss how Go challenges us to use our brains in a world that constantly encourages us to turn them off. @dangermonkeygostones What Everyone Gets Wrong About AI and Learning Join the Discord ⁠Support St...

Go podcasters unite! Travis from the All Things Go podcast is here! We meander through a lot of interesting topics in this one. Why are all the North American Go pros Asian-American? Do we want Go to be popular? Is your Go rank arbitrary? This episode was a blast, so thank you Travis for coming on the show! Go check out All Things Go! All Things Go Podcast IGOSIL Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Poi...

Are you too aggressive? Too defensive? Do you always lose because you die so much? Let me tell you all about a way to fine-tune your game so that you can be a more balanced Go player. Go Magic Online Go Ranking Comparison Buzzsaw on playgo.gg Live Action Hikaru No Go Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Go is the ultimate strategy game. But how do we actually strategize in Go? I’ll give you my take in this episode on how to stop DDK tunnel-visioning and start thinking like a true Go player. Dare I say, it might even break your plateau! Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Kai is a young 3-dan Go player living in Japan! He is very passionate about Go and was kind enough to come on the show to talk to me about all sorts of Go things – from time controls to how the ranking system works in Japan. It was a great time for me, so thank you for being on the show, Kai! playgo.gg Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

What does it mean to “lock in”? Can you try too hard? Can you try too little? Can the amount of effort you apply really make a difference in the outcome of the game? Or is our fate decided by bigger things? Firestar73’s Pokemon Go Celebration Reading Dojo Visualization Exercises Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Why do we make the moves that we make? Let’s discuss the importance of knowing the reasons behind our moves and explore as many types and purposes of moves that I can come up with! Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Go is too competitive and too stressful to be considered a “cozy” game. Or is it? I think Go has a lot of cozy DNA and I will tell you in this episode right here how to approach Go in a more relaxing, cozy, stress-free… ahh.. what was I saying? Oh right, yes we’ll talk about how to make Go cozy and stress-free! Yushima Go Cafe Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Is Go a good fit for you? What is Go like to learn and pursue? I’ll tell you about some of the big reasons I think you should give this game a chance as well as common hurdles that beginners go through that cause them to lose interest in this game I love so dearly. Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

It’s a Reddit Roundup episode! Or a Reddit Review? Reddit Retrospective? Whatever, we’re reading Reddit posts from r/baduk in this one. Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Go strength is about expanding your Go vocabulary: “Go-cabulary”, if you will. But how does having a large Go-cabulary help us? And how do we expand our Go-cabulary? Is Go more than a battle between two military strategists? Could it perhaps be a duel between wizards? Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

I read my old Go journal from 2019 and it was very interesting to see into the mind of a DDK… that is also my own mind. It was really fun to see how I have changed and grown as a Go player, comparing the struggles I used to face to the ones I face now. Enhans Go "Agentic" AI Buzzsaw’s Go Blog Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Do you find it hard to understand Go players because they use weird terminology like “tiger’s mouth” or T H I C K N E S S? And for some reason they all sound like they are speaking Japanese? Well, listen to this episode to educate yourself as I try to define as many top must-know Go terms that I can think of! Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

It’s the 10th anniversary of the famous and historic showdown between Lee Sedol and AlphaGo. A lot has changed since then, and Go players have already been facing the first wave of the AI revolution for a decade now. What lessons from our experience with AI in Go should we bring forth into the era of ChatGPT and Gemini? Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Go is a great hobby! It’s affordable and has good vibes :D But I’m sure you know that already. Regardless, we’re going to talk about why you should take up Go as a hobby (even though you already did). Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Why isn’t Go an Olympic event? Or any other mental sport for that matter? Let’s talk about the nature of the Olympics, the World Mind Sports Games, and what a ‘Mentalympics’ might look like. https://humanbenchmark.com/ Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

What is a good game? What is a bad game? Is Go a good game? Well, spoiler alert, yes it is. Go is fantastic, I assure you. But why? Hmm…. Overview of TGM (Tetris)   TGM Docuseries Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

1… ah ah ah… 2… ah ah ah… 3… ah ah ah… Counting in Go is an important skill! But how exactly do you count? Why should we count in the first place? Let’s talk about it! Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Let me tell you all the story of how I defeated my Arch-Rival and Nemesis (or was it Arch-Nemesis and Rival?) Akira Toya. Also, a little discussion about rivalries in Go! Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

Go player! Yes, you. What kind of video games do you like? I think I might know and it involves the kind of growth that a game demands of you. In this episode, some thoughts about what kind of activities satisfy us Go players. Let’s see if I’m right in guessing what kind of video games and other activities that you Go players might enjoy… Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store

The eternal question: How to get good? I’m going to answer this with a slightly unorthodox approach and avoid mentioning tsumego and game review. This is truly the secret sauce of what I think leads to success in Go or in anything else you want to improve at. The Value of Cross-Expertise Collaboration Join the Discord ⁠Support Star Point⁠ The Star Point Store