Salt Acid Fat Heat Analogs
Recently, my daughter binged watched the series Salt Acid Fat Heat. She ended up asking for everything to include some combination of this. What I love about Samin Nosrat’s analysis of cooking is that it breaks down all the complexity of cooking into a simple rule that can result in enhancing the flavor of most dishes.
Rules of Three in comedy and writing, the bad news sandwich, ask in the form of a question — all of these are other simplified concepts that can make something easier or shortcut to better results. What I like is that we now have tools that can condense human knowledge into other shortcuts.
With Generative AI, it’s easy to come up with lists but even better is when we can hone these into better and better advice that condenses human knowledge — or at least knowledge a large language model has ingested. Here’s an example of a hone list from ChatGPT:
Cooking
Use Your Hands: Your hands are the best tools for gauging food temperature, tenderness, and consistency.
Salt in Stages: Season food at various stages to build layers of flavor, not just at the end.Hygiene
Routine Hand Sanitizing: Regular hand sanitization is crucial for maintaining health and preventing illness.
Tongue Cleaning: Using a tongue scraper or toothbrush, regularly clean your tongue for fresher breath and better oral health.Fitness
Compound Movements: Focus on exercises like squats and deadlifts that work multiple muscle groups for efficient workouts.
Consistency Over Intensity: It’s better to stay active regularly than to have occasional extreme workouts.Happiness
Practice Mindfulness: Embrace the practice of being present in the moment to boost well-being.
Digital Sabbatical: One day a week, disconnect from screens and digital communications for mental rejuvenation.Love
Active Listening: Truly listen when your partner or loved one speaks to deepen understanding and connection.
5:1 Positive to Negative Ratio: Aim for five positive interactions for every negative one in relationships.Productivity
Two-Minute Rule: If a task takes less than two minutes, do it immediately.
Pomodoro Technique: Use this method, working intensely for 25 minutes followed by a 5-minute break, to enhance productivity.Spirituality
Meditation: Incorporate regular meditation for its myriad benefits, including enhanced focus, reduced stress, and overall improved well-being.
Gratitude Journaling: Daily note down three things you’re grateful for to cultivate a positive and connected mindset.Diet
Hydration: Emphasize the importance of drinking enough water daily for better energy, digestion, and overall health.
Eat the Rainbow: Consume a variety of colorful vegetables and fruits daily to ensure a spectrum of nutrients.Style
Basics First: Build a wardrobe starting with versatile basic pieces that can be easily mixed and matched.
Fit Over Fashion: The fit of clothing matters more than the price or brand.Confidence
Continuous Learning: Always seek to learn something new to empower and boost confidence.
Skill Mastery: Mastering a particular skill can greatly enhance self-esteem and self-worth.
Human knowledge is not static and is actually accelerating. What we know about the above areas is likely going to change over the next few years as more information gets published. However, it’s likely we can distill much of what’s in the generative AI training sets by asking for advice.
