The Chronicle of Higher Education created a list of the most influential academic books from the last 20 years. The list was curated by a panel that included sociologist Eric Klinenberg, classics professor Johanna Hanink, and business professor Sheena Iyengar.

Art dealer Annina Nosei believes a drawing by Jean-Michel Basquiat titled "Pegasus" is "the most beautiful drawing ever". The blog post author recommends a 2009 documentary, "Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child", for those who want to learn more about the artist.

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This relatable casual uniform pushes back on the ubiquitous chinos and button-up shirts often seen in business casual settings. via Die, Workwear!

This recipe bakes eggs with bacon and spinach, then layers them on English muffins with cheese for a quick and easy breakfast throughout the week. via Pinch of Yum

Part three of the “Mediocratopia” series explores the idea that excellence is not exceptional, but rather a median performance achieved by consistently performing with slack, enabling one to level up rather than remain at a local optimum. via Ribbonfarm.

Zhenya Mirkin argues that better UI/UX experiences are possible with web chat and augmented conversations, using AI to bridge communication gaps. via ReadWrite.

Mathematician Jonathan Touboul's research suggests that the "hipster effect" is an inevitable outcome of how information spreads through society, eventually leading anti-conformists to synchronize in opposition to the mainstream.

via MIT Technology Review