Matt Alldian

Tim Harford explores the surprising strengths and weaknesses of AI, particularly GPT-4, noting its capacity to solve complex problems while occasionally faltering on simpler tasks.

99% Invisible's episode features Blank Check podcast co-host David Sims discussing Robert Caro's *The Power Broker*. via 99% Invisible.

Tyler Cowen's podcast episode features Thomas Burnett from the Templeton Foundation, exploring the impact of childhood books and navigating strong beliefs with humility.

A visual essay from The Pudding explores how and why Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list changed between 2003 and 2020. via kottke.org

Zach Seward discusses how AI can be a useful journalism tool for handling large amounts of data, but also how it's being used to replace human writers. via kottke.org

This reading list explores the world of hacking, from teenage exploits to state-sponsored cyberwarfare. via Longreads

MIT, Harvard, and MIT researchers introduce a new method for conducting economics research and modeling human behavior using a system devoid of human input. via Marginal REVOLUTION

This Cool Tools Recomendo features a YouTube video on the history of blue lasers, a PDF guide to camera terms, and a website that displays real-time images of Earth. via Cool Tools