Getting around Chiang Mai, Thailand is easy, with a range of options from red trucks and buses to scooter rentals for exploring beyond the city. via Lonely Planet

Jason Crawford's November 1st blog post curates announcements, articles, and discussions about progress, including topics such as escaping scientific stagnation and the abundance movement. via The Roots of Progress

This introduction explores thinking about entropy as an abstract concept, defining it as the number of bits needed to uniquely distinguish states within any system. via LessWrong

Bon Appetit shares its 10 most popular recipes from October 2022, including comforting favorites and quick weeknight meals.

New research suggests that the Oath Keepers may function more like a business than other far-right organizations, adjusting membership fees to maximize profits.

via Marginal Revolution

Author Barry Lopez argues that metaphor is a more effective tool for persuasion than data because it resonates more deeply with humans. via The Marginalian

This Cool Tools Recomendo features an interactive map of Anthony Bourdain's travels, plus recommendations for a standup special and a sci-fi horror novel. via Cool Tools

Matt Webb thinks online shopping could be more experiential, like visiting a physical store, and imagines a future of personalized online storefronts integrated into social media profiles. via The source of this content is the blog "1,000 shops in your pocket (Interconnected)".

This webcomic includes romance, sarcasm, math, and language. via xkcd.