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The Best Of Recommendations

2024/3/27
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Felix: 本期节目推荐了多个播客、音乐、面包店以及其他,其中包括一个名为"The World"的播客,它以当地记者的视角报道全球新闻,并特别关注那些被忽视的重要事件;墨西哥乐队Banda El Recodo的音乐,认为其音乐能够让人心情愉悦;位于伦敦Bloomsbury的Fortitude面包店,称其面包、三明治和咖啡都非常出色,并且就餐体验也很好;以及Andrej Karpathy关于大型语言模型的YouTube讲座,认为其讲解清晰易懂,并推荐了Dwight Garner的新书《Upstairs Delicatessen》,该书讲述了作者在阅读和饮食方面的经历,以及纽约现代艺术博物馆设计商店和麦纳利杰克逊书店,称其零售体验出色,还推荐了Apple TV+的电视剧《Slow Horses》第三季,并讨论了每周更新剧集的优缺点以及加拿大电视剧《Three Pines》,称其以真实而感人的方式展现了加拿大对原住民的待遇。 Mihir: 本期节目推荐了多个书籍、电影、电视节目以及其他,其中包括Bob Rubin的新书《The Yellow Pad》,该书探讨了复杂决策中的概率思维及其在实际应用中的微妙之处;亚马逊Prime视频上的电视剧《Deadlock》,称其是一部融合了警匪剧和喜剧元素的迷你剧,背景设定在澳大利亚塔斯马尼亚州;Netflix上的迷你剧《Bodies》,称其是一部跨越不同时空的侦探故事,巧妙地处理了时间旅行的元素;英国喜剧游戏节目《Taskmaster》,称其以喜剧演员为参赛者,节目内容幽默有趣;以及Netflix纪录片《American Symphony》,该片讲述了音乐家John Batiste的"美国交响乐"项目及其个人生活,还推荐了人们利用节日的机会去体验和了解不同的文化,以及Jonathan Rosen的非虚构类书籍《The Best Minds》,该书讲述了作者朋友Michael Lauder患精神分裂症的故事,以及《经济学人》杂志中的一张图表,该图表通过三个步骤对国家的财富进行了重新排名,考虑到了价格和工作时间等因素,以及Carlo Rovelli的新书《Anaximander and the Birth of Science》,该书讲述了古希腊思想家阿那克西曼德的故事。

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Why did Felix recommend the podcast 'The World'?

Felix highlighted that 'The World' provides a roundup of global stories that often deserve more attention but are overlooked due to shifting focus on major catastrophes. It features local journalists, offering authentic perspectives on global events.

What is Banda El Recodo, and why did Felix recommend it?

Banda El Recodo is a Mexican banda band founded in the 1930s, led by a member of the original family. Felix recommended it for its uplifting, joyful music, perfect for lightening the mood after consuming heavier news content.

What makes Fortitude bakery in London unique?

Fortitude is unique for its emphasis on sourdough bread, excellent prepared foods, and spectacular coffee. Located in Bloomsbury, it offers a charming outdoor seating experience in a lovely alley, making it a memorable bakery visit.

Why is Atsuko Okatsuka's comedy special noteworthy?

Atsuko Okatsuka's comedy special stands out for her ability to tackle serious topics with humor and her unique storytelling style, incorporating recurring themes like tandems, which create a shared secret language with the audience.

What does Mihir suggest for celebrating cultural holidays?

Mihir suggests using cultural holidays as opportunities to explore and engage with different traditions by visiting culturally diverse neighborhoods, sharing meals, and connecting with people from those traditions.

What is Bob Rubin's book 'The Yellow Pad' about?

Bob Rubin's book 'The Yellow Pad' focuses on decision-making in complex situations, using probabilistic thinking and risk management. It explores nuances in decision-making through Rubin's experiences at Goldman Sachs and as Treasury Secretary.

What is the TV show 'Deadlock' about?

'Deadlock' is a quirky cop show set in Tasmania, Australia, featuring a lesbian couple and a close-knit community. It blends comedy with a compelling mystery, offering a unique intersection of cop drama and humor.

What is the documentary 'American Symphony' about?

'American Symphony' follows musician Jon Batiste as he explores the concept of reinventing the symphony for modern times. The documentary also delves into his personal life, showcasing the balance between joy and hardship.

What does Felix recommend for understanding large language models?

Felix recommends Andrej Kaparthy's YouTube lecture on large language models, which provides a technical yet accessible overview of how these models work, their limitations, and the nuances of their design and functionality.

What is the significance of the data visualization graph in The Economist?

The graph in The Economist ranks countries by wealth, adjusting for GDP per capita, price levels, and working hours. It highlights how simple adjustments can dramatically change perceptions of economic wealth, such as Belgium moving from 18th to 6th place.

Chapters
Felix recommends the podcast "The World" for global news and Banda El Recodo for upbeat Mexican music. He highlights the local perspectives in "The World" and the joyful, family-oriented nature of Banda El Recodo.
  • Recommendation of "The World" podcast for global news with local perspectives
  • Recommendation of Banda El Recodo for uplifting Mexican music

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