Thinking Sideways: Chess, AI, and Smarter Decisions with Jen Shahade

Jen Shahade, chess champion and poker professional, joins James to discuss the mental skills that drive better decisions. They explore how most people think too narrowly, approaching problems with a limited set of options. Drawing on chess and poker, they examine how AI can broaden our strategic thinking while human focus and emotional control remain irreplaceable. The conversation centers on the idea that the real competitive edge comes from how you think, not what you know.