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CHECKMATING FEAR AND EMOTIONALISM
AS I PULLED INTO THE DRIVE, my fascination with a radio interview kept me fastened to my seat. I'm not a chess fan, but was nevertheless captivated by the story about the chess world's new grandmaster. The spiritual parallels intrigued me.
Inventor Frederick Friedel told in the interview how his chess computer, nicknamed "Deep Fritz," beat the world chess champion (a human being) in a six-game match. What captivated me most was the advantage the chess computer gains through its inability to respond emotionally. Whereas discouragement may set in after a human opponent misses a round, a temporary negative outcome has no ill effect on Deep Fritz. Its focus is never broken, but unwavering and constant, as it sees 20 moves ahead beyond the current snag.
About the author
Yvonne Renoult lives and works in San Francisco, California.

March 12, 2007 issue
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LETTERS
with contributions from TAWNY MARIE CLEVELAND, JEANIE SATTERWHITE, CHARLEEN MAXWELL, CAROL RULLMAN, PHYLLIS SABINE, ANNA WILLIS
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'What is God telling me?'
PATRICIA KADICK, STAFF EDITOR
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
with contributions from Carrie Whitaker, Grant Slater
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WHAT'S IN a diagnosis?
BY NATHAN A. TALBOT
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THE BEST TREATMENT requires the right kind of diagnosis
BY ROBIN HOAGLAND
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'MY ONLY REASON for racing'
BY BUNI JEANNE LANE
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SICKNESS FOR SALE: DON'T BUY IT!
LYNN GRAY JACKSON
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PUPPIES OR PERFECTIONISM? NO CONTEST
BY DEBI GUNTER
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SNOWBOARDING WITH GOD
BY MELISSA LANDE
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SLOW DOWN AND PRAY
BY KIM SHIPPEY
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AN EARLY CHOICE
ABBY K. HILLMAN
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CHECKMATING FEAR AND EMOTIONALISM
YVONNE RENOULT
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ANGER DOES NOT DEFINE US
RUTH WALKER
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PRAYER AND A BOOK'S MESSAGE HEAL CHEST PAINS
MARGARET A. OTIENO