Tyler Cowen discusses Seth Stephens-Davidowitz's new book, "Who Makes the NBA?", which uses data analysis to answer questions about basketball. via Marginal Revolution
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Alison Roman shares her recipe for Brothy Chickpeas with Calabrian Chili, perfect as a side dish or base for other chickpea creations. via Alison Roman.
Tom Whitwell's list covers 52 interesting facts from 2023, touching on technology, history, culture, and science. via Medium.
Julia Wise explores the increase in parental supervision and the decrease in outdoor play, examining data on playground injuries and accidents. via LessWrong
Longreads rounds up some of their favorite reported essays of 2023, covering topics like geological memory and life in Pompeii.
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Jason Kottke compares AI-generated video to early filmmaking, finding the outputs to be short, experimental, and uncannily realistic. via kottke.org
Jason Kottke recommends a "Manifesto" about finding your online voice in 2023.
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Alhazen, considered the first true scientist, championed objective truth and the scientific method centuries before the Renaissance. via The Marginalian
Google DeepMind researchers created a system of multiple AI agents that work together, like artificial brainstorming, to solve unconventional chess puzzles. via Quanta Magazine.
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