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“One cannot play chess if one becomes aware of the pieces as living souls and of the fact that the Whites and the Blacks have more in common with each other than with the players. Suddenly one loses all interest in who will be champion.”

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Anatol Rapoport
Anatol Rapoport

Anatol Rapoport was a renowned psychologist, born on May 22, 1911, and passed away on January 20, 2007. He made significant contributions to the fields of cognitive psychology, game theory, and conflict resolution. more

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