Ep. 132 Why Backgammon Can Help us Order the Disorder
Jason Pack and Marc Olsen discuss whether world leaders use Backgammon to help them develop their empathy, strategic thinking, resilience, and make better decisions.
In this conversation, Jason Pack is joined by Marc Olsen – fellow Backgammon Grandmaster, former professional footballer, and the CEO and Founder of Backgammon Galaxy. Together they explore the multifaceted world of Backgammon. They unpack how it is a metaphor for life, decision-making, and the balance between order and disorder.
Show Note Links
For more on Backgammon Galaxy visit - https://www.backgammongalaxy.com/
To watch the 2024 World Backgammon Championship Final commentated by Marc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d7-ky1bROk
For a very fun video produced by Marc and featuring Jason about the World Backgammon Championship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TebkgCNS7OI
For Marc on the Gentleman Scofflaw podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-gentleman-scofflaw-podcast/id1216891117?i=1000650103880
PODCAST HOST
Jason Pack
RUSI Associate Fellow; Host of the Disorder Podcast