M Winther wrote on Sat, Oct 11, 2008 04:26 AM UTC:
But nobody has argued that Fide-chess is about to die. The argument usually
revolves around the mechanizing effect of theory and computers among
professionals. Chess must remain *creative*. If a professional is going to
devote his whole life to this game, then creativity is to prefer before a
routinization of the game. Routinization is a phenomenon we see in all
enterprises that initially were brimming with enthusiasm and creativity.
It is especially true about religious revelation, which with time turns
grey and stale. It becomes a ritual with only one motivation, namely to
obtain money.
/Mats