In the clash of civilizations, the US is bringing a western philosophy of war to compete with eastern cultures, particularly China, as seen in Fatal Move. Western war is typically seen as a chess match, where the pieces symbolize a stratified society of kings, queens, bishops, knights, castles, and pawns. Politicians and generals concoct strategies for conquering their side’s foes, and each piece offers a different weight and threat. Go follows an oriental philosophy where all pieces are the same — stones are stones, each contributing an equal weight towards their mutual success. And while in ancient times, wars were fought largely by a warrior class, modern wars use all elements of society. Winning brings jobs and wealth to everyone. Americans need to quit bringing chess to a Go fight.