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Gastro Obscura explores the history of roasting eggs in ash and provides a step-by-step guide for recreating this ancient cooking technique. via Gastro Obscura

This piece explores evidence of evolution that can be found on the human body, like unnecessary arm muscles and vestigial tailbones. via kottke.org

Longreads shares an essay from Joyland magazine about the surprisingly complex nature of onions and a reflection on the connection between humans and the vegetable. via The source of this content is Longreads.

Cool Tools recommends Stable Doodle for creating art from sketches, reviews the Mind Window app and the *Chimp Empire* documentary, and suggests an artist, a Schengen Calculator app, and motivational videos. via Cool Tools

Scott Alexander argues that Elon Musk's focus on "maximally curious" AI as an alignment solution is flawed and potentially dangerous, suggesting instead that AI that follows orders is a more pragmatic starting point.

Tyler Cowen sits down with Jon Hartley to discuss his career and economic theories, schools of economic thought, and economics education.

A chess experiment finds a human can beat Stockfish 14 with a queen advantage but not with just a rook. via LessWrong

Tyler Cowen shares a list of articles and videos, touching on AI, politics, natural resources, and music. via Marginal REVOLUTION.