02 Dec 05
Originally posted by znshoIt really is I have an exam on tuesday and here I am.
Is Chess a distraction from important intellectual pursuits? For example, I should be writing scientific papers, preparing lectures, and writing grant applications. Instead, I play RedHot Pawn all day (well, not quite all day, but nearly).
02 Dec 05
Originally posted by znshoThink what Bobby Fischer might have accomplished as a scientist, had he not fallen into the same trap you have! 😕
Is Chess a distraction from important intellectual pursuits? For example, I should be writing scientific papers, preparing lectures, and writing grant applications. Instead, I play RedHot Pawn all day (well, not quite all day, but nearly).
02 Dec 05
Originally posted by trawets113Well, now you know lecturers do it as well. You'd better revise this weekend. Reward yourself. Promise yourself to study and revise for 2 hours, the reward being to vist RedHotPawn for 30 minutes, and no more. get yourself and ice-cream as well. Then revise again and reward yourself again. Good luck for Tuesday.
It really is I have an exam on tuesday and here I am.
02 Dec 05
Originally posted by znshoWhat subject do you lecture in out of interest?
Is Chess a distraction from important intellectual pursuits? For example, I should be writing scientific papers, preparing lectures, and writing grant applications. Instead, I play RedHot Pawn all day (well, not quite all day, but nearly).
02 Dec 05
Originally posted by Mephisto2Pure speculation? About what? If I'd said that Fischer would have accomplished something as a scientist, THAT would be "pure speculation". But to wonder what might happen... No, that's not speculation at all.
That is pure speculation. Chess was perhaps the only delay for his insanity.
02 Dec 05
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Originally posted by trawets113Oh, naughty person. You would better start revising right now, as it'll be too late when you regret later on. Holiday coming soon anyway! Good luck for the exam and have good games afterwards.
It really is I have an exam on tuesday and here I am.
I think chess is very addictive.
02 Dec 05
Originally posted by arrakisOK, you are right. I rephrase: implied speculation 😉
Pure speculation? About what? If I'd said that Fischer would have accomplished something as a scientist, THAT would be "pure speculation". But to wonder what might happen... No, that's not speculation at all.