Journal
- 2026.04.19 Pattern Recognition: The Real Engine of Expertise Pattern recognition forms the bedrock of true expertise across mind sports and complex domains, enabling rapid decision-making and strategic insight. It is the ability… Read
- 2026.04.16 Aging and Mind Sports: What the Evidence Says The relationship between aging and mind sports is a topic of significant interest for adults seeking to maintain cognitive vitality. As individuals age, natural… Read
- 2026.04.15 What Reaction Time Really Measures Understanding what reaction time really measures offers insights into human processing speed, a fundamental aspect of cognition. This metric quantifies the elapsed period between… Read
- 2026.04.03 The Lumosity Settlement: How the FTC Changed Brain Training Claims The Lumosity settlement marked a pivotal moment for the burgeoning brain training industry, signaling a decisive intervention by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC)… Read
- 2026.04.02 Why Bridge and Backgammon Count as Mind Sports The classification of certain games as mind sports often sparks debate, particularly when elements of chance are present. For many, the idea of bridge… Read
- 2026.03.26 Game Theory Concepts Every Board Gamer Should Know Understanding fundamental game theory concepts can significantly deepen a player’s appreciation and strategic prowess in the realm of board games. While many approach board… Read
- 2026.03.23 Mind Sports That Almost Made the Olympics Mind sports that almost made the Olympics represent a fascinating intersection of intellectual competition and athletic aspiration. For decades, proponents of games like chess… Read
- 2026.03.21 How to Read Xiangqi Notation Learning how to read xiangqi notation is a fundamental skill for anyone serious about studying or analyzing games of Chinese chess. Just as with… Read