Admiring Quote by Max Euwe
“The 'chess machine', by which admiring title he had been known, revealed the great drawback of a machine: it had not sufficient flexibility to adapt itself to altered circumstances.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Chess Theory, 1935
A machine lacking adaptability fails when conditions change, highlighting the need for flexibility.
In simple terms: Inflexible machines break under new conditions.
Design for adaptability.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- software engineering
- robotics
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we build adaptable AI?
- What risks arise from rigid designs?
Over‑reliance on fixed systems can limit innovation.