taw comments on Rationality Lessons in the Game of Go - Less Wrong

40 Post author: GreenRoot 21 August 2010 02:33PM

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Comment author: XiXiDu 21 August 2010 04:08:42PM 1 point [-]

Awesome, I've voted it up simply for bringing this subject to LW. I've always wanted to learn about Go. I've already got a book, but what I'm missing is someone/thing I can play with. I know computers are no good at Go yet, but I wonder if there are programs for beginners to play against before bothering humans with their lack of sophistication? I'll have to check out the link provided in the OP. Thank you.

Comment author: taw 21 August 2010 06:54:20PM 4 points [-]

I know computers are no good at Go yet

Only because the game is so deep. Best programs are going to massacre you mercilessly.

before bothering humans

Internet go is extremely popular, ranking systems to find players of comparable strength are pretty good (once you learn the basics at least), and it's really easy to find a match. Just go for it.