2022

Scott Alexander recently declared himself the winner of his AI image model bet after testing five models and finding one that could successfully complete complex image prompts. via Astral Codex Ten.

Japanese companies are partnering with a US startup to sell ramen through vending machines in Asia, the US, and Europe. via Nikkei Asia.

Venkatesh Rao argues in Globalism 2.0 Service Pack 3 that globalization is overdue for an overhaul but, as the "Jewel" at Singapore's airport demonstrates, we're stuck with an uninspired "service pack" for now. via Ribbonfarm Studio.

This recipe shares how to make Steak Karsón, featuring Stubbs marinade and an optional coffee rub.

via The Woks of Life

This recipe from Saveur teaches you how to make a Desi omelet with tomatoes, scallions, and cilantro, a staple breakfast dish in Pakistan. via Saveur.

Tyler Cowen interviews polyglot Vaughn Smith and they discuss the wide range of difficulties in learning different languages. via Marginal Revolution