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Subject: Re: a possible theory for problems of humans against computers

Author: Drexel,Michael

Date: 12:31:56 02/01/03

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On February 01, 2003 at 15:11:39, Uri Blass wrote:

>My theory is that sitting near a very fast computer may cause the human some
>small demage that prevents the human to concentrate in the game at the same
>level that is done against humans.
>
>The theory is that very fast computers generate a strong electromagnetic field
>and this field may cause some temporary small demage to the brain that may cause
>humans to play at level that is 100 elo weaker than the level that they are
>capable of in normal conditions.
>
>I do not know if the theory is correct but I think that it may be interesting to
>know if humans can do better against computers if we increase the distance
>between the human and the computer.
>
>Uri

At least its an excellent excuse for Kasparov if he will lose the match.
You should email it to Amir and he could pass it to Kasparov for the
press-conferene after his crushing defeat in the last game of the match.



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