What did everyday Romans in Pompeii eat? An archaeologist has tried to reconstruct their meals. Merriam-Webster has added 520 new words to the dictionary. How do they decide which words get added? And a sci-fi dictionary to explore this weekend. Plus, Spotify wants to try to guess your music taste based on the tone of your voice.Sponsors:Audible, audible.com/kottke or text kottke to 500-500 to start your 30-day free trialThe Jordan Harbinger Show, jordanharbinger.com/subscribe

Links:Reconstructing the Menu of a Pub in Ancient Pompeii (Atlas Obscura)2000-Year-Old Snack Bar Unearthed in Pompeii (Kottke)We Added New Words to the Dictionary for January 2021 (Merriam-Webster)Historical Dictionary of Science FictionSpotify wants to suggest songs based on your emotions (BBC)New Spotify Patent Involves Monitoring Users’ Speech to Recommend Music (Pitchfork)‘Just The Way You Are’: Music Listening and Personality (Spotify)Techmeme Ride HomeKottke.OrgJackson Bird on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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