GPSTS conference this weekend at Harvard Law School
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The Global Poker Strategic Thinking Society, an organization that broadly aims to promote poker as an educational tool, is hosting a conference this weekend on the Harvard campus that will bring together a cross-section of the poker community.
GPSTS, founded by Harvard Law Professor and Berkman Center founder Charles Nesson, is hosting the conference, titled Innovative Thinking:The Educational Value of Poker, this saturday, November 10th from 9:30am to 6:30pm. Notable presenters include Jim McManus, Mike Sexton and Dr. Alan Schoonmaker.
For a complete schedule of the day’s events, visit the GPSTS conference page here. Below is the official description of the conference from www.gpsts.org:
A convening of academics, teachers, students, and other interested parties to analyze and discuss the educational value of poker. Jim McManus, Mike Sexton, and Dr. Alan Schoonmaker will present their unique viewpoints on the value of poker. Jim McManus will present his new book “The History of Pokerâ€, analyzing past American luminaries, from senators to presidents to generals, for whom poker has been a significant aspect of their education. Mike Sexton will discuss the explosion of the popularity of poker, the lessons that poker teaches, and the manner in which the intense popularity of poker makes it possible to reach students. Alan Schoonmaker will present his article, co-written with David Sklansky, “Poker is Good for Youâ€, analyzing the lessons of poker. The conference will be open, and anyone interested in the study of poker and in investigating the utility of poker is encouraged to attend.
