One of the boring cricket commentators is L. Shivaraman. He is worse than listening to ppt reading "experts". Shivaraman is a great fan of the GOAT Shane Warne. He once muttered "Warne is a genius" in his usual unenthusiastic monotonous way and the fellow commentator (can't remember the Englishman's name) replied- "really, i don't agree, in my mind only Einstein, or Hawking's are Geniuses. implying using the brain in a unique and beautiful way is a genius not people who use the body in a unique and beautiful way. If i say Magnus Carlsen (or V. Anand) is a genius (probably a GOAT in chess) no one will disagree. As we think Chess is a mind game.
René Descartes, who is well-known for his theory of pain and his dualistic argument, claimed that the mind was responsible for our thoughts, feelings, and consciousness, while the body was responsible for our physical movements and sensations. He identified the pineal gland as the point of interaction between the mind and body, leading some pseudo- spiritualist to consider it as a spiritual third eye.
However, Eastern philosophies, beginning with Buddhism, have always held that the mind and body are interconnected and not separate entities. Today, biologists agree with this view and recognize that the brain and body are deeply intertwined, with environmental factors shaping our movements and thoughts. Although the mind and body cannot be completely separated, this does not mean that one can think or move without the brain. Instead, all these factors are essential and interact in complex ways to shape our experiences.
A theory of mind is essential in all types of games. Successful gameplay requires the ability to anticipate an opponent's moves, manipulate their thinking, and maintain a holistic view of the playing field. This is not limited to traditional games like chess but can also be seen in sports such as basketball, where players like LeBron James use "no look" passes to outmaneuver their opponents.
In cricket, we can see the importance of a theory of mind in players like Shane Warne and VVS Laxman. Warne's ability to deceive English batsmen with his spin bowling, and Laxman's skill in outmaneuvering Warne himself, were both products of their ability to read the game and their opponents, as well as the conditions in which they were playing.
Overall, successful gameplay is the result of the complex interplay between the mind, body, and environment, including the actions of other players, the audience, and even the weather conditions.
Dont be daft- Shane warne, Shewag, Magic Johnson, Curry, Messi, Cryuff are all geniuses- even though many of them could not do calculus are write poetry or list out all the cranial nerves
So, todays rant is read Buddha -the first neuro-behavior genius and respect the world of “dumb players” even if you think they have not finished high school.
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