"Play" is boring if it isn't challenging. I completely disagree with the dichotomy presented at the start of this presentation. It seems to imply that improving is painful, and is something you need to force yourself to do.
(Furthermore, I've never found learning about new algorithms to be taxing, and certainly never regarded it as a four-letter word.)
(Furthermore, I've never found learning about new algorithms to be taxing, and certainly never regarded it as a four-letter word.)