[Computer-go] Computer Go and EGC 2012

[Andy]

I get uneasy with the idea of different prizes for different handicaps.  It
makes it take on the feeling of a scientific experiment (which ok it is),
but to me it also starts making it feel like the Pro is the subject of the
experiment, rather than the program.

Looking at the following discussion of risk aversion and irrational
human behavior highlights my concern.  People become interested in
analyzing the behavior of the Pro.  I would think the Pro might not feel
comfortable being the subject of an experiment.  I'd rather shift the
paradigm as the Pro players being invited VIP guests, serving as controls
for the scientific experiment being performed on the computer program.  As
for handicap, just negotiate personally with the Pro for either H5 or H4.
 I don't see much point going lower handicap since I think we should go 1
stone at a time.
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