An interview with Prof. Marcus du Sautoy about his book Around the Wold in Eighty Games . . . .a Mathematician Unlocks the Secrets of the World's Greatest Games. Topics covered in Today's Episode:
- Introduction to Professor Marcus du Sautoy and the Role of Games
Impact of games on culture, strategy, and learning
The educational importance of games throughout history
Differences in gaming cultures across regions like India and China
Creative Aspects of Mathematics
The surprising historical elements and banned games by Buddha
Historical and geographical narratives of games rather than rules
Game Theory and Education
Unknowable questions like thermodynamics and universe's infinity
Professor du Sautoy's Former Books and Collections
A preview of his previous books and their themes
Gaming Cultures and NFTs in Blockchain
Gamification in Education
The Role of AI in Gaming
Testing machine learning in mastering games like Go
Alphago's surprising move and its impact on Go strategies
15 . The future of AI in developing video game characters, plots, and environments
- Conclusion and Giveaway Announcement
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