The mind is getting better, while the quality of the actual experience diminishes.

Let me elaborate.

We're getting better at predicting, survival, information. While the *thinking* part is actually getting faster and more developed, the connectedness and the affinity with the world is diminishing. we're thinking more "about" things, from "the stands", and are wrapped up in our opinions. But we're loosing out on the actual quality of life, on the being present and in the moment.

The sad thing is that it really doesn't make us happy. We can suck up way more information, like a sponge, but what does it really help us?

But then again if you think about it... As it stands poker is still a game of chance... A bot can only play optimum hands based upon the cards it sees and what it knows is still in the deck

Actually, all these "chance" games count on "in the long run..." principle. basically, if chances favor you, than in a long run after playing many games there is a pretty good chance you'll come out on top. casinos are set up so that in the long run they win. sure, occasionally somebody hits the jackpot, but overall they do make money.

set up many bots, and you'll make money