A dreaming octopus changes color, leading a marine biologist to speculate about the meaning behind the shifts. via kottke.org

Chess players experience surprising physical demands during tournaments, with stress levels comparable to marathon runners and calorie expenditure rivaling that of professional athletes. via kottke.org

Netflix’s “Abstract: The Art of Design” returns for a second season on September 25th with episodes featuring Olafur Eliasson, Neri Oxman, Jonathan Hoefler, Ruth E Carter, Ian Spalter, and Cas Holman.

Jason Kottke shares a few picks from The Guardian's list of the 100 best books of the 21st century, with links to learn more about each book. via kottke.org.

Jason Kottke's media diet from late June to September 2019 includes movies, books, music, TV shows, podcasts, and even food recommendations.

Imbibe Magazine shares the recipe for the Negroni di Aquila, a sweeter twist on the Negroni Sbagliato that replaces Campari and vermouth with Aperol and Punt e Mes. via The source of this content is Imbibe Magazine.

Author Jenny Odell encourages her art students to allot double the time they think they need for a project because creativity doesn't happen on a schedule. via kottke.org

LastPass released an update to fix a security flaw that could have exposed user credentials in Chrome and Opera browser extensions. via ZDNet

Advertising veteran Andrew Essex launched Plan A, a holding company focused on a "simpler model" prioritizing creativity over data. via AdAge

Greg Harlow captured a stunning rainbow emerging from Yosemite Falls that resembles a "rainbow flame." via kottke.org