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What does it mean?
Computers beat him at chess but not in physical fighting, highlighting human physical strength.
In plain terms
Machines win at games but humans win at fighting.
What can you take from it?
Technology has limits in physical domains.

Where it applies

  • competition
  • tech debate

Putting it to work

  • use physical skills
  • respect limits

Questions to consider

  • Are machines stronger?
  • What is real power?

Another view

It ignores that humans also lose physical fights.

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