Matt Alldian

Bon Appétit chronicles 2023's viral food moments, from all-female M&M packages and carnivore bread to Lana Del Rey's Waffle House shift and the rise of "girl dinner." via Bon Appétit.

James Pethokoukis explores in this article if AI's recent problem-solving breakthroughs, such as one by Google's DeepMind, could lead to a productivity boom. via Faster, Please!

Tyler Cowen's latest podcast episode is a 42-minute discussion with Henry Oliver on the philosopher John Stuart Mill.

Standard Ebooks is giving away free ebooks of classic titles with custom covers! via kottke.org

Doug Fish sold his Indy Pass, a cheaper alternative to the Epic and Ikon ski passes, to entrepreneur Erik Mogensen. via Outside Online.

Tyler Cowen discusses Seth Stephens-Davidowitz's new book, "Who Makes the NBA?", which uses data analysis to answer questions about basketball. via Marginal Revolution

This content relates to internet security with Zscaler, with one message providing a ServiceNow ticket for website issues. The second message explains that Zscaler is blocking an AI/ML site and provides contact information for support. via Perplexity

Alison Roman shares her recipe for Brothy Chickpeas with Calabrian Chili, perfect as a side dish or base for other chickpea creations. via Alison Roman.

99% Invisible is launching a year-long podcast exploration of Robert Caro's "The Power Broker," a biography of Robert Moses and his impact on New York City.

Bon Appétit test kitchen editor Kendra Vaculin shares her new go-to holiday recipe: Brisket Bourguignon, a one-pot meal perfect for a crowd.

Tom Whitwell's list covers 52 interesting facts from 2023, touching on technology, history, culture, and science. via Medium.