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Notes on shogi, games, publishing, and everyday thoughts.
AIWhy I Didn’t Let Generative AI Write the Text of My Book
Generative AI helped with proofreading and layout, but I chose to write the book’s ideas and main text myself.…
GamesSlay the Spire: My Take on the Defect’s Four Disappointing Rare Cards
Comparing Amplify, Machine Learning, Reboot, and Thunder Strike for Ascension 20 runs against the Heart.
ShogiI Wrote a Book for People Who Know the Rules of Shogi but Aren’t Sure How to Play
Why I wanted to help people move beyond knowing the rules and discover the fun of playing shogi for themselves…
AIWhy Doesn’t AI-Generated Work Move Us? Its Biggest Shortcoming
My thoughts on the passion behind creative work, and why technical polish alone does not necessarily move an a…
Chinese historyWas There Another Plan Behind Han Xin’s Back-to-the-River Formation?
My interpretation of the Battle of Jingxing: could a planned defection explain the remarkable success of Han X…
GamesSplendor Strategy for Beginners: Practical Exercise 1
What should you do on the first turn? My opening-move notes from a game of Splendor, with a position to think …
Writing & PublishingI’m Not Good at Tweeting, but Maybe I Can Write a Blog?
Why I started this blog: a place to put my thoughts into words at my own pace.