Why Quantum Computing Threatens Blockchain's Cryptographic Foundation
21 January 2026
I've been trimming my already modest cryptocurrency positions over the past few months. Not because of market volatility or regulatory concerns, t…
Misir Wat — Ethiopia's Berbere-Spiced Soul Food
14 January 2026
From my Cooking the World Series... Misir Wat—a slow-cooked stew of red lentils, onions, and berbere spices—is one of the most important everyday dis…
Bhāvanā vs Misogi: Why Your Annual Personal Goals Should Be Continuous, Not Calendar-Driven
13 January 2026
The new kitchen torch arrives tomorrow, just in time for Friday's Malaysian dinner. I'll use it to char the fish for Ikan Bakar Sambal, which…
Ikan Bakar Sambal — A Social, Fire-Driven Malaysian Classic
13 January 2026
From my Cooking the World Series... Ikan Bakar ("grilled fish") is one of Malaysia's most communal foods, associated with night markets…
İmam Bayıldı — Turkey's Classic Olive-Oil Eggplant Dish
9 January 2026
From my Cooking the World Series... İmam Bayıldı (literally "the imam fainted") is one of the most emblematic dishes in Turkish home cookin…
The Final Whistle: What 18 Weeks of AI Football Picks Actually Taught Me
5 January 2026
Back in September, I started what seemed like a straightforward experiment: pit three leading AI platforms against each other (and me) in my annual NF…
Bacalhau à Brás — Portugal's Beloved Cod and Potato Scramble
2 January 2026
From my Cooking the World Series... Bacalhau à Brás is one of Portugal's most cherished comfort foods, a dish that appears on tables from Lisbon…
Encocado de Pescado — Ecuador's Coastal Coconut Fish Stew
26 December 2025
From my Cooking the World Series... Encocado de Pescado is one of Ecuador's most beloved coastal dishes, particularly associated with the Afro-Ec…