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RSS readers are discussed as a way to control the content you see and avoid algorithmic filtering, highlighting popular options like Feedly and The Old Reader. via WIRED

The Film Foundation, Martin Scorsese's non-profit organization, has created a free film curriculum titled "Portraits of America: Democracy on Film", which includes 38 movies exploring American democracy. via Open Culture

Download and understand the data Facebook keeps on you, from profile information to ad categories, with this guide from WIRED. via WIRED

This article recommends the book "The Wizard and the Prophet" by Charles Mann, which explores contrasting views on addressing challenges related to population growth. via kottke.org

Bon Appétit offers 97 recipes for big-batch cooking that are perfect for meal prepping. via Bon Appétit

This blog post examines the cinematic influences, like "A Room With a View" and "Maurice," on the film "Call Me By Your Name." via kottke.org

Eater Boston shared a piece about Dumpling Kitchen, a new restaurant in Somerville's Spring Hill neighborhood serving up soup dumplings and other Chinese-American dishes.

This recipe claims to make juicy and flavorful carnitas, whether you are using an Instant Pot or an oven.

Techmeme is highlighting Carole Cadwalladr's profile of Christopher Wylie, who is blowing the whistle on Cambridge Analytica's data harvesting practices. via Techmeme

Know Your Meme, a website dedicated to documenting internet memes and trends, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Taylor Pearson shares 12 books that impacted him, including brief summaries and takeaways for each. via @taylorpearsonme