Changing the names of things never, ever changes what they are.
We'll need a very big war, with hundreds of millions dead, to get this through our heads and put the last eighty-four years of pollyanna doublespeak finally to rest.
A Peaceful Game: Rewriting the Chessboard
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8 days ago
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#2
It's still war.
Changing the names of things never, ever changes what they are.
We'll need a very big war, with hundreds of millions dead, to get this through our heads and put the last eighty-four years of pollyanna doublespeak finally to rest.
Changing the names of things never, ever changes what they are.
We'll need a very big war, with hundreds of millions dead, to get this through our heads and put the last eighty-four years of pollyanna doublespeak finally to rest.
The last match will probably be against aliens 👽 Then the human race will unite. Unless the aliens infiltrate the humans and we don't know from looking at them if they are actually human. It would be cool to play chess with aliens! I wonder what tactics they would use. Probably mind control to make humans blunder. It would be alien humor.
8 days ago
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#5
Yes. The text is too hyped, I Agee. But the main theory behind this proposed change is called, "Psychological cue". Specially for children that have not developed the mind and have more intense life experiences.
7 days ago
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#6
Maybe that's the true reason why younglings learn chess so fast. It's really life or death. Well, all the better, then. What doesn't kill 'em....
ChatGPT has apparently lost its mind.
Oh, never mind, it actually never had any.
7 days ago
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#8
carlosjcheco wrote:
... But what if we could reframe the game? What if we could remove the metaphor of war and replace it with a more peaceful, intellectual pursuit?
... By changing the names of the pieces, we can transform chess from a battle into a thoughtful journey. Instead of a war, it becomes a story of mentorship, strategy, and self-improvement. The goal is no longer to "defeat" an opponent but to navigate challenges and find the best path forward.
Cool story Carlos bro.
What next? Label your losses as wins?
7 days ago
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#9
carlosjcheco wrote:
... Specially for children that have not developed the mind ...
Looks like it's not just the children ...
6 days ago
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#11
who's spamming?
all good posts.
(maybe something got deleted by mods?)
this insidious trend, renaming aspects of reality that trigger us, is dangerous in and of itself. we're told to use new terms. not with laws, but with encouragement. aided and abetted by social media. a herd mentality compels us to conform. but do the redefinitions change reality or our perception of it? Not one tiny bit. we humor the zealots who compel us. at best.
chess is a game. it's one of the best games ever conceived, for cognitive exercise. it's also a game about war. so be it.
rename reality as you will, and delude yourselves if you wish. but not GAMES. Not THIS game. is nothing sacred? For pity's sake, leave it alone!
all good posts.
(maybe something got deleted by mods?)
this insidious trend, renaming aspects of reality that trigger us, is dangerous in and of itself. we're told to use new terms. not with laws, but with encouragement. aided and abetted by social media. a herd mentality compels us to conform. but do the redefinitions change reality or our perception of it? Not one tiny bit. we humor the zealots who compel us. at best.
chess is a game. it's one of the best games ever conceived, for cognitive exercise. it's also a game about war. so be it.
rename reality as you will, and delude yourselves if you wish. but not GAMES. Not THIS game. is nothing sacred? For pity's sake, leave it alone!
If we forget the original names by changing them then part of history is lost. Many parts of history, culture and languages have been forgotten because of name changes & cultural cleansing when new ideologies rise. Sometimes it is progress and sometimes it's just sad. In cases that have discriminatory terms it's progress to get rid of the old terms, but I don't think that chess pieces are offensive to anyone. I would rather keep the original names. But sure if you like to experiment with terms like this for your own entertainment and creativity it's fine. But I have to agree with Cythaera. The game still stays the same. Some things are better left as they are. Good points!
Other point. As human beings aggressions are part of human nature. I think playing chess is the least aggressive way to get off steam. What happens if we stop allowing ourselves to attack even in a game? Where does that aggression still probably brewing inside us go then if we are forced to play so peacefully? Do u think it just magically disappears? I don't. I think chess is a one of the healthiest way to release aggression. The other ways are much worse. Denying aggression in human nature doesn't erase it. It's still there. Let chess be the way it is and acknowledge all sides of being human.
5 days ago
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#14
Cythaera wrote:
who's spamming?
all good posts.
(maybe something got deleted by mods?)
this insidious trend, renaming aspects of reality that trigger us, is dangerous in and of itself. we're told to use new terms. not with laws, but with encouragement. aided and abetted by social media. a herd mentality compels us to conform. but do the redefinitions change reality or our perception of it? Not one tiny bit. we humor the zealots who compel us. at best.
chess is a game. it's one of the best games ever conceived, for cognitive exercise. it's also a game about war. so be it.
rename reality as you will, and delude yourselves if you wish. but not GAMES. Not THIS game. is nothing sacred? For pity's sake, leave it alone!
all good posts.
(maybe something got deleted by mods?)
this insidious trend, renaming aspects of reality that trigger us, is dangerous in and of itself. we're told to use new terms. not with laws, but with encouragement. aided and abetted by social media. a herd mentality compels us to conform. but do the redefinitions change reality or our perception of it? Not one tiny bit. we humor the zealots who compel us. at best.
chess is a game. it's one of the best games ever conceived, for cognitive exercise. it's also a game about war. so be it.
rename reality as you will, and delude yourselves if you wish. but not GAMES. Not THIS game. is nothing sacred? For pity's sake, leave it alone!
What goes around, comes around. No biggie
4 days ago
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#15
DareTower wrote:
Other point. As human beings aggressions are part of human nature. I think playing chess is the least aggressive way to get off steam. What happens if we stop allowing ourselves to attack even in a game? Where does that aggression still probably brewing inside us go then if we are forced to play so peacefully? Do u think it just magically disappears? I don't. I think chess is a one of the healthiest way to release aggression. The other ways are much worse. Denying aggression in human nature doesn't erase it. It's still there. Let chess be the way it is and acknowledge all sides of being human.
That is bad for your nervous system though, there are studies that have shown decrease in IQ by letting rage loose.
4 days ago
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#16
So, am I understanding that if people disagree with you, they're spamming? Which entitles you to make passive-aggressive threats?
"what goes around comes around?". Really? From whom? You and your Mommy?
And then in your next response you admonish another poster about the dubious efficacy of aggression?
Here. This is for your ego: you're 100% right. Gold star for you, clever boy.
"what goes around comes around?". Really? From whom? You and your Mommy?
And then in your next response you admonish another poster about the dubious efficacy of aggression?
Here. This is for your ego: you're 100% right. Gold star for you, clever boy.
4 days ago
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#18
Cythaera wrote:
So, am I understanding that if people disagree with you, they're spamming? Which entitles you to make passive-aggressive threats?
"what goes around comes around?". Really? From whom? You and your Mommy?
And then in your next response you admonish another poster about the dubious efficacy of aggression?
Here. This is for your ego: you're 100% right. Gold star for you, clever boy.
"what goes around comes around?". Really? From whom? You and your Mommy?
And then in your next response you admonish another poster about the dubious efficacy of aggression?
Here. This is for your ego: you're 100% right. Gold star for you, clever boy.
That is an old truth
4 days ago
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#19
DareTower wrote:
Other point. As human beings aggressions are part of human nature. I think playing chess is the least aggressive way to get off steam. What happens if we stop allowing ourselves to attack even in a game? Where does that aggression still probably brewing inside us go then if we are forced to play so peacefully? Do u think it just magically disappears? I don't. I think chess is a one of the healthiest way to release aggression. The other ways are much worse. Denying aggression in human nature doesn't erase it. It's still there. Let chess be the way it is and acknowledge all sides of being human.
About aggression venting with chess, you are wrong ad that is not good for emotional intelligence.
For centuries, chess has been a game of strategy, cunning, and conquest, with its pieces named after a battlefield hierarchy: kings, queens, knights, and soldiers. But what if we could reframe the game? What if we could remove the metaphor of war and replace it with a more peaceful, intellectual pursuit?
This change isn't just about semantics; it's about changing the very way we think about the game. The battlefield metaphor, with its talk of "capturing" and "attacking," can create a mindset of aggression. What if we could instead foster a spirit of collaboration and personal growth?
Here's an alternative set of names for the pieces, designed to inspire a new way of thinking about chess:
King becomes The Noble: A figure of honor and leadership, protected and revered.
Queen becomes The Lady: A powerful and versatile leader, symbolizing grace and strength.
Bishop becomes The Counselor: A wise and trusted advisor, offering guidance on a diagonal path.
Knight becomes The Polymath: A quick-witted and versatile intellectual, able to move in unique ways to solve complex problems.
Rook becomes The Guardian: A steadfast protector, defending the board's outer edges with unwavering loyalty.
Pawn becomes The Apprentice: A learner on a journey, with the potential to rise and become something more.
By changing the names of the pieces, we can transform chess from a battle into a thoughtful journey. Instead of a war, it becomes a story of mentorship, strategy, and self-improvement. The goal is no longer to "defeat" an opponent but to navigate challenges and find the best path forward.