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Tyler Cowen ponders if Donald Trump's political rise mirrors the historical events of the 18th Brumaire, sharing a paragraph from Matt Levine's article on Bloomberg. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Techmeme curates top tech news, with today's stories including Facebook testing TV ads, Apple cutting USB-C adapter prices, and more. via Techmeme

Fast Company explores the rising trend of floating-in-water experiences as an alternative to traditional meditation retreats. via fastcompany.com

This recipe details how to make melt-in-your-mouth bacon using the sous vide method.

via Serious Eats.

This article explores the benefits of morning routines and offers practical tips for establishing your own. via Taylor Pearson

Andy Baio reflects on the past five years of XOXO Festival and announces it's going on hiatus. via Waxy.org

Valet Magazine shares some styling tips for men on how to wear a camel topcoat, recommending this piece as a wardrobe staple.

Andrew Ng, founder of Coursera and former Chief Scientist at Baidu Research, shares a list of his favorite books about entrepreneurship and innovation.

via Farnam Street.

This blog post offers reading list suggestions if you enjoyed the show Black Mirror. via kottke.org

While voter fraud is improbable, WIRED explains how issues like aging voting machines and unequal resources can create unfair elections. via WIRED