Reading

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

This webcomic includes romance, sarcasm, math, and language. via xkcd.

Best of MetaFilter highlights a YouTube channel featuring calming, appetizing videos of tiny Japanese restaurants.

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How to develop good taste in clothing style is discussed in this article, featuring insights from fashion professionals. via Die, Workwear

Saveur features a delicious recipe that utilizes leftover spaghetti, chicken, and broccoli for a quick and easy weeknight meal. via Saveur.

Space.com provides a reading list for space lovers that includes everything from astronomy and astrophysics to spaceflight and science fiction. via Space.com