129: How Go Encourages Us to Use Our Brains

We’re back! I’ve been wanting to update everyone on all the Go stuff brewing in my brain over the (very hot) summer so let’s dive in without further ado. We’re talking ⁠playgo.gg⁠, Shin Jinseo vs Katago, some Go spotting and more. I’m also excited to hear what you’ve been up to, so write in and give me an update on your Go life!⁠Akatori Trailer⁠⁠The Chess Angle⁠⁠Join the Discord⁠⁠⁠Support Star Point⁠⁠⁠The Star Point Store⁠

Star Point returns with Season 4 on September 14, 2026! For the final episode of Season 3 of Star Point, I ponder the question: is it important to cultivate a desire to win? If so, how do we go about doing that? I will miss you guys, but I’m not really going anywhere! Come to the Discord and chat about Go! Thank you everyone, whether you've listened to one episode or all of them. I am happy to fill whatever audio space you have in your day with Go talk :)Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

Slaughter, McMahon, Single Elim, Double Elim, Swiss, Fold… what does it all mean?? Let’s review tournament formats so you can be a tournament-savvy Go player!Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

Go is normally seen as a game of the ancient East Asian world. But I think it is the perfect poster child for sci-fi! Let me talk to you about Go’s appearance in various science fiction media and fly through the world of technology and the cosmos in this special sci-fi edition of Star Point!Go in Terminator: The Sarah Connor ChroniclesGo in CounterpartJoin the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

Simple black and white stones on a grid can evoke such powerful emotions and feelings. One of the most beautiful things about Go is how it can remind us of so many deep and rich life experiences as well as teach us valuable lessons about how to navigate those experiences. Go is life!Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

It’s time to read my old Go blog again! It’s crazy how some of the things I used to think as a 12 kyu are the exact same thoughts I still have as a 3 kyu. And let us ponder the question: do you have prefer calm and slow games or ones with drama and action?Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

Every now and then there’s a new kid on the block to challenge OGS for the title of best western Go server. But do we really need a new Go server or does that just split the user base? What would we want out of a new Go server and what’s lacking in our current options? Let’s talk about it!Join the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

We love shortcuts! Who doesn’t? Why spend the effort to think about our problems when we can use quick answers and shortcuts? Let’s break down the meaning of “System 1” and “System 2” thinking and discuss how Go challenges us to use our brains in a world that constantly encourages us to turn them off.@dangermonkeygostonesWhat Everyone Gets Wrong About AI and LearningJoin the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

Go podcasters unite! Travis from the All Things Go podcast is here! We meander through a lot of interesting topics in this one. Why are all the North American Go pros Asian-American? Do we want Go to be popular? Is your Go rank arbitrary? This episode was a blast, so thank you Travis for coming on the show! Go check out All Things Go!All Things Go PodcastIGOSILJoin the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store

Are you too aggressive? Too defensive? Do you always lose because you die so much? Let me tell you all about a way to fine-tune your game so that you can be a more balanced Go player.Go Magic Online Go Ranking ComparisonBuzzsaw on playgo.ggLive Action Hikaru No GoJoin the Discord⁠Support Star Point⁠The Star Point Store