Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys announces a new music project called The Arcs and an upcoming album described as "extra weird." via Consequence.

Charles Mann's book *1491*, which challenges common perceptions of pre-Columbian America, is being adapted into an eight-part TV series. via kottke.org

Restaurant recommendation apps like Foursquare and Luka use algorithms and expert curation to personalize results for users. via Eater

The Brooklyn Flea Record Fair returns to Smorgasburg on May 19th with over 25 vendors. See the full list of vendors representing labels such as Domino, DFA, and Sacred Bones at the link.

In his article, Todd Zenger argues that sustainable competitive advantage is no longer relevant, and trial and error is ineffective for developing business strategy. via The source of this content is Harvard Business Review.

Bon Appétit provides ten different chia seed recipes, in addition to outlining their history and nutritional benefits. via Bon Appétit.

President Obama's decision not to use the term "genocide" in reference to the 1915 killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire is discussed in this article. via @qz

This article by Andrew Brodsky discusses the dos and don'ts of professional email etiquette, from using emojis to avoiding typos. via The source of this content is Harvard Business Review.

This article argues against reading best-selling books, suggesting instead to focus on foundational works in fields like psychology and philosophy. via The Week