Magnus Carlsen has himself commented a sentiment similar to the article , on the Lex Fridman podcast (although not the exact same terms, I think if you _try_ to give the article a favourable interpretation, you can understand what they're trying to say).
You need 'subterfuge and misdirection' in the sense that (as the world no-1 puts it), it's a semi-bluff...a weird/not-really-analysed position, but that will still end up in a draw if the opponent responds appropriately.
Lex: "Is there a sense in which it's ok to make sub-optimal moves?"
Magnus: "You HAVE to, because the best moves have been analysed to death, mostly."
You need 'subterfuge and misdirection' in the sense that (as the world no-1 puts it), it's a semi-bluff...a weird/not-really-analysed position, but that will still end up in a draw if the opponent responds appropriately.
Lex: "Is there a sense in which it's ok to make sub-optimal moves?"
Magnus: "You HAVE to, because the best moves have been analysed to death, mostly."
https://youtu.be/0ZO28NtkwwQ?t=1450