Tuesday assorted links
2. There is no great stagnation: “McDonald’s Invents a ‘Frork’ Utensil Made of French Fries“. Furthermore:
A limited supply of Frorks will be available with the purchase of a Signature Crafted Recipes sandwich on May 5 at participating restaurants. These sandwiches sell for between $4.99 and $5.19.
In true infomercial style, the ad features a toll-free number that gives callers a chance to get a free Frork or a coupon for a free Signature Crafted Recipes sandwich.
3. How many of the greatest philosophers had philosophy degrees?
4. Sent to jail by a software program? (NYT)
5. The Chinese factory workers who write poems on their phones. Recommended.