Welcome to the Specialist Generalist, where I (Oliver Wilson) showcase the most interesting things I have read or experienced this week. Get ready for a broad range of topic areas with global breadth, across AI, the Start-Up World, Science, Sports, Culture & more. If I found it interesting then it's here!

Important: This is the podcast version of my weekly substack created by Google NotebookLM. As an AI-generated podcast, it may contain inaccuracies. If in doubt then please crosscheck with my actual substack: ⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thespecialistgeneralist⁠⁠⁠. As a final disclaimer, I would say that the conversational style of the podcast is not exactly representative of me! With that out the way, I hope you enjoy the episode!

Weekly Recap #5: In this week's edition of the Specialist Generalist: dive into how AI is transforming industries with Dario Amodei’s (CEO of Anthropic) bold predictions, explore exciting startups like Airship Industries reshaping air freight, and learn why AI coding assistants are revolutionising software development. Get insights into global power shifts with Saudi Arabia's tech pivot and China’s economic challenges, while Aaron Renn offers strategic career advice on climbing the right status hierarchies. Plus, discover trends in sports business, a deep dive into Palantir’s culture and how reading obituaries can inspire your path forward…. and much more!