Fun with DeepSeek Posted on February 5, 2025 at 02:16:20 PM by Craig G
Just wanna point out that for people who like to think, and have a lot of curiosity and imagination, right now, with Google's Generative AI, and also ChatGPT, and newcomer DeepSeek, this is the coolest time ever.
You can pursue a line of thought very quickly, without all the false leads and dead ends of just a while ago.
As an example, back when Goiko came over for those few days at Dania, and his performance was underwhelming, I looked up the impact of jet lag on athletic performance and also had the thought that although jai-alai is not big time enough to get much reportage, tennis is, and all you would have to do is search on any top tier player and 'jet lag' and you would find plenty of articles.
FWIW, the general consensus was that the impact of jet lag or circadian rhythm disruption (which impacts even the bacteria in your gut) would be diminished at a rate of about 1 day per time zone crossed. Which means that according to the best scientific evidence, Goiko would be getting back to his baseline just about when his visit was ending.
Fast forward to today with DeepSeek, and we can ask:
- Which sports are closest in form to jai-alai? (squash was at the top)
- Can jet lag impact squash performance?
Got a very interesting response to that.
However, we get bypass the comparables and go straight to, "Can jet lag impact jai-alai performance?"
How Jet Lag Impacts Jai-Alai Performance:
Fatigue and Reduced Energy Levels:
Jet lag disrupts sleep patterns, leaving players feeling tired and sluggish. Jai-alai is an extremely fast-paced sport that demands bursts of energy and endurance, both of which can suffer due to fatigue.
Slower Reaction Times:
The sport requires lightning-fast reflexes to catch and hurl the pelota at high speeds. Jet lag can slow cognitive processing and reaction times, making it harder to keep up with the rapid pace of the game.
Impaired Focus and Decision-Making:
Jet lag can cause mental fog, reducing a player's ability to anticipate opponents' moves, strategize, and execute precise shots.
Coordination Issues:
The fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination needed to handle the cesta (basket) and pelota (ball) can be negatively affected by jet lag.
Anyway, the sky seems to be the limit on this and you quickly get useful and intriguing answers on many topics.
Here's another line of thought:
- Do workers tend to have weekly performance biases?
- Can athletes have a finishing kick?
- Can people have finishing kicks when engaged in repetitive tasks?
- Can playing in a double header impact the next day's performance?
I laughed at that last question because I didn't even specify a sport - it might have been Tiddlywinks.
Still, here is part of the answer from Deepseek:
Yes, playing in a doubleheader (two games or matches in one day) can significantly impact an athlete's performance the next day, especially in physically demanding sports like jai-alai, baseball, or basketball.
Pretty f'in cool IMO, especially since there is minimal human bias involved.
Anybody interested could easily read the rest on their own.
However, I am very impressed that without me even hinting at the sport, the reply included:
"Sport-Specific Demands:
In jai-alai, for example, the sport's fast pace and repetitive arm motions can lead to shoulder and arm fatigue, which may affect a player's ability to hurl the pelota with the same speed and accuracy the next day."
Conclusion: I'm not choosing DeepSeek over chatGPT, just love that we have better and better free AI at our disposal.
Tiger's Jai-Alai Chalk Talk
