Can prodigies be created with early specialization? Laszlo Polgar was an educational psychologist who believed they could. He experimented with his own children and the results were fascinating. Lear...Show More
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phocks recommended:Feb 17th
I've been thinking about when to start teaching my 2 year old daughter to play chess. Seems like the answer is: when she turns 3!
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mmFeb 17th
@phocks Let us know if she becomes a Polgar ;)
lowell recommended:Feb 6th
Took forever to make this first episode. Hope you enjoy!
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mmFeb 8th
@lowell I loved the episode and I love the series! Have been learning everything about giftedness and just watched Queen's Gambit so your pod was timely. Thanks so much for creating this!
lowellFeb 8th
@mm @mm Thank you! Enjoying the app. Was recommended to me by a listener.
graciew1125 recommended:Jan 31st
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mm recommended:Jan 12th
Are prodigies born or made? A very interesting in depth look at the Polgar sisters who dominated chess (and still do!).
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lesly recommended:Jan 14th
Psychologist/professor applies his own theories of child prodigies with his own daughters who end up becoming chess masters! Fascinating episode!
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