Suppose you went for a walk in your local park and happened upon an elderly man playing a game of chess all by himself. You stop and ask him why he is playing chess alone, and he says, “It’s the only way I know to guarantee my victory.” You continue on your way to find another elderly man playing chess with an actual opponent followed by a line of challengers as far as the eye can see. One by one they are defeated soundly without much effort due to the wisdom, foresight, and abilities of the elderly chess master. Which one are you going to go home and talk about? Which one is really greater
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