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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

Longreads shares an essay about Edward Hopper and how his paintings reflect urban alienation despite his love for New York City. via @Longreads.

Getting around Chiang Mai, Thailand is easy, with a range of options from red trucks and buses to scooter rentals for exploring beyond the city. via Lonely Planet

Jason Crawford's November 1st blog post curates announcements, articles, and discussions about progress, including topics such as escaping scientific stagnation and the abundance movement. via The Roots of Progress

This introduction explores thinking about entropy as an abstract concept, defining it as the number of bits needed to uniquely distinguish states within any system. via LessWrong

Bon Appetit shares its 10 most popular recipes from October 2022, including comforting favorites and quick weeknight meals.

Author Barry Lopez argues that metaphor is a more effective tool for persuasion than data because it resonates more deeply with humans. via The Marginalian