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As a chess player (not a great one), I read with interest this book, which covers not only the computer chess revolution, but recent tech updates including AI and computer learning. Kasparov writes eloquently about the subject, and certainly researched the material in depth, which he combined with his personal competition against machines in the world of competitive chess. The author's strong personality definitely comes through in his writing, and that can either be an enhancement or a slight turnoff. Either way, you are guaranteed to learn a great deal on the variety of subjects covered. Recommended.
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Customers find the book engaging and well-written, with one noting it serves as a must-read for AI enthusiasts. Moreover, they appreciate its informative content, particularly how it provides a clear context through chess examples, and one customer mentions it offers a refreshing perspective on AI strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, the storytelling receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting the fantastic account of the Deep Blue match.
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26 customers mention content, 23 positive, 3 negative
What to expect: an optimistic, entertaining read, a good explanation of chess and history of computers in chess; entertaining, in-depth story of...Read more
Good book. A good amount of work on the topic compiled by Kasparov plus his insights & thoughts....Read more
A fascinating book. The tale of the first epic battle between human and machine, foreshadowing what is to come....Read more
A fantastic book from a truly great analytical mind of our times....Read more
19 customers mention informative, 17 positive, 2 negative
Excellent insights and tows a delicate balance between optimism and reality when it comes to AI in the modern world Nice readRead more
Excellent and thought-provoking book!Read more
...It's fantastic insights into how human thinking is different from machine thinking, insights we can use for ourselves on how we can prevent...Read more
...If one has followed the career of Kasparov, this book will be very informative....Read more
8 customers mention writing style, 7 positive, 1 negative
I was disappointed. Kasparov is a good writer and a good speaker, but this book is a painfully detailed description of his chess matches against...Read more
...The book is well written, but is also informative.Read more
...I was pleasantly surprised by his writing and storytelling abilities....Read more
...Kasparov writes eloquently about the subject, and certainly researched the material in depth, which he combined with his personal competition...Read more
7 customers mention storytelling, 7 positive, 0 negative
Kasparov is a good storyteller....Read more
...I was pleasantly surprised by his writing and storytelling abilities....Read more
...of chess and history of computers in chess; entertaining, in-depth story of what went down with Deep Blue....Read more
Rather intriguing take on the future of computer dominated economy.Read more
Garry Kasparov – Deep Thinking | Review
Chess has been the drosophila of AI (and my personal obsession) for a long time. The 1997 chess match between Garry Kasparov (the Justin Bieber of chess culture, in my opinion) and IBM's Deep Blue was a watershed moment for both chess and technology. Two decades later, Kasparov reflects on the match in a more measured and insightful way than I had expected from the first few chapters of the book (where he comes off as a bitter technological determinist): "Romanticizing the loss of jobs to technology is little better than complaining that antibiotics put too many grave diggers out of work." (p. 42). By the end of the book, Kasparov adopts a more enlightened view of AI. The message he bears is that we should celebrate the capacity of technology to augment our human capabilities ("…technology can make us more human by freeing us to be more creative…", pg. 259). I read this book alongside "Behind Deep Blue" by Feng-Hsiung Hsu, the lead on the Deep Blue project. While the name of Kasparov's book "Deep Thinking" led me to believe I would get some unique perspective on AI, it is mostly a memoir about Kasparov's experiences with chess and chess engines. Hsu's book is also a memoir describing his 12-year journey designing the supercomputer, yet one that resonates better with engineers than chess hobbyists. Although both of these memoirs highlight the same 1997 match, the journey getting there and the lessons learned from it are uniquely each their own--they're best as a pair. Tl;dr: For those that are interested in chess or AI, the role of chess in AI, or vice versa, these two books give such fabulous insight. I highly recommend them.
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Cliente de AmazonReviewed in Mexico on September 23, 2017
Very interesting reading / Interesante lectura
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Una visione strategica del futuro
