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Vitalik Buterin explores the potential impact of AI on prediction markets, suggesting they could become ubiquitous participants performing tasks from content moderation to scam detection. via Marginal Revolution

Jason Kottke thinks the new recipe website Cooked looks interesting, but some users are raising concerns about potential copyright issues.

via kottke.org

Helen Rosner reviews Ilis, a new Brooklyn tasting-menu restaurant from Noma co-founder Mads Refslund, finding beautiful plating and unique textures and temperatures, though not all dishes were successful.

via The New Yorker

Tyler Cowen recently discussed his implicit theology, literature, and NGDP targeting on the Undertone podcast, hosted by Dan Schulz. via Marginal Revolution.

Chef John’s Food Wishes Video Recipes from January 9, 2024 features his take on Yakamein, a noodle soup from New Orleans.

via Food Wishes Video Recipes

A TV show review of "For All Mankind," describing it as a reliably pro-progress and optimistic sci-fi series. via Faster, Please!

A blog post discusses a new Coca-Cola commercial directed by Christopher Storer, the creator of the TV show "The Bear". via kottke.org.

Venkatesh Rao's allegorical map of the current AI landscape highlights key players, challenges, and emerging trends, arguing that AI development is rapidly transitioning to a "town-planning" phase. via Ribbonfarm Studio.