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Bon Appétit presents a local's guide to the best restaurants in New York City, categorized by occasion and location.

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The Ringer commemorates the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's iconic album "Dark Side of the Moon." via The Ringer.

Kevin Kelly argues in this article that optimism is essential for tackling great challenges and that we have a moral duty to be optimistic, sparking discussion about the role of optimism in shaping the future. via swissmiss.

Tyler Cowen recommends pre-ordering The Individualists, a book exploring libertarian ideas up to the present day, coming out on April 4th.

via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

This article outlines 16 of the best things to do in Athens, Greece, venturing beyond the Acropolis to include art galleries, cafes, and the Apollo Coast. via The source of this content is Lonely Planet.

Ted Chiang's article in The New Yorker argues that AI writing tools like ChatGPT are like "blurry JPEGs," superficially resembling human writing but lacking the depth and originality of true creative thought.

A blogger critiques a New York magazine article's modern etiquette rules, covering topics from sleep and dining to social media. via kottke.org

Scott Alexander shares his thoughts on the potential impact of chatbots on spreading disinformation and explores potential safeguards against chatbot propaganda. via Astral Codex Ten.

This blog post argues that cancer, like infectious disease, can be significantly reduced through deeper understanding and advanced technology.

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Saveur shares a recipe for Via Carota's Braciole al Latte (Milk-Braised Pork Chops) by Jody Williams and Rita Sodi that involves brining, browning, and baking pork chops in a flavorful milk sauce with kale.

Journalist Paul Salopek discusses his 24,000-mile journey retracing the first human migrations on foot, called the "Out of Eden Walk." via The source of this content is Marginal REVOLUTION.

Ella Quittner's article "The Magic of the Milk Braise" on Saveur explores braising with milk, a technique that uses milk's lactic acid to tenderize meat and enhance flavor, highlighting a recipe from the _Via Carota_ cookbook.

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