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Tim Ferriss highlights a guided meditation from Tony Robbins that aims to cultivate gratitude to counteract negative emotions. via The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

This TechCrunch article explores how Cubans are navigating entrepreneurship despite the country not officially recognizing it, highlighting their resourcefulness in creating local versions of platforms like Amazon and Etsy. via @TechCrunch

Daniel Kahneman's work on human gullibility and the availability bias shows that repetition creates a sense of familiarity, which we can mistake for truth. via Farnam Street.

Keith Olbermann compares Donald Trump to controversial figures throughout American history in the first episode of his new web series with GQ.

Wired asks Chelsea Handler about popular Google searches about her and gets humorous answers.

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J. Kenji López-Alt's sous vide tuna recipe takes you from selecting the right fish to brining and cooking it to your desired texture.

This article explores how the bias from liking or loving someone impacts our decisions and makes us susceptible to influence. via Farnam Street.

This recipe outlines a two-step roasting method for mushrooms that creates both crispy edges and a rich sauce from the resulting broth. via Food52

Brand recognition is discussed in this article, using the examples of Coca-Cola and Cadbury to illustrate how color consistency can impact a brand. via The Drum.

This article suggests planning only a few meals per week, utilizing leftovers creatively, and scheduling a night off from cooking to avoid meal planning burnout. via The Kitchn

The Blind Man Who Taught Himself to See details how Daniel Kish, a blind man, uses echolocation to experience the world around him, even accomplishing such feats as riding a bike and hiking. via Longform.

President Nixon nearly passed a basic income bill, but a flawed study on the Speenhamland system ultimately influenced the future of welfare. via The Correspondent