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Jason Kottke shares a media diet documenting the movies, shows, books, and podcasts he consumed during a seven-month sabbatical. via kottke.org

Venkatesh Rao's essay argues that AI has advanced to the point of matching the writing ability of mediocre humans, kicking off a series exploring the concept of "mediocre computing." via Ribbonfarm Studio

Bill Gates reviews his favorite tennis book, "The Inner Game of Tennis," sharing its key concept that the sport involves an "outer" and "inner" game, impacting his approach to work and life. via Gates Notes.

Bill Gates reminisces about bonding with Paul Allen over Robert Heinlein's science fiction novels and shares why he considers "Stranger in a Strange Land" his favorite. via Gates Notes

Bill Gates shares five of his favorite books from a variety of genres including science fiction, memoir, biography, self-help, and science writing. via Gates Notes.

You can celebrate the 10th anniversary of "What If?" with a special edition coming November 2024 and available for preorder now. via XKCD

Olivia Potts explores the history and cultural impact of the slow cooker, from its start as a bean cooker to its modern-day place in kitchens. The article also dives into the appliance's popularity and resurgences throughout the decades, even exploring the online communities that have formed around it. via Longreads

Venkatesh Rao's two-volume essay collection, "The Art of Gig," about independent consulting and life in the gig economy, is available now. via Ribbonfarm Studio.

Basic Bulgogi, a Korean barbecue dish, uses a sweet-salty marinade and can be made with beef, chicken, or pork. via Bon Appétit

Bon Appétit's film review analyzes the dark comedy "The Menu," which satirizes fine dining culture through a group of diners at an exclusive restaurant. via Bon Appétit

SAVEUR magazine has released its 2023 holiday gift guide, featuring ideas for food lovers of all kinds.

via Saveur.

Kristy Puchko reviews Netflix's Inside Man, a crime thriller starring David Tennant and Stanley Tucci as a "Death Row Detective" who solves cases from prison. via Mashable