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Tyler Cowen shares his takes on "In Restless Dreams," "The Miracle Worker," "You Can Call Me Bill," and "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire."

Tyler Cowen wonders how useful strong AI would be to historical figures like Sumerians, cavemen, and more recent figures like Adlai Stevenson.

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Matt Webb explores the future of personal AI agents and how new search engines might help them locate and utilize tools like apps. via Interconnected

This recipe for Japanese Cheesecake features tips for achieving the cheesecake's signature fluffy texture, including carefully whipping the egg whites and baking in a bain-marie. via Bon Appétit

Tim Harford explores the surprising strengths and weaknesses of AI, particularly GPT-4, noting its capacity to solve complex problems while occasionally faltering on simpler tasks.