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 #8: Explore Anil Varanasi's visionary take on innovation, design, and storytelling, discover the rise of AI-powered tools like bird-identifying binoculars and sneaker-authenticating sensors, the surprising advantages of neurodivergence in elite sports, and the sustainability promise of wooden satellites. Delve into debates on the future of prediction markets, Meta's AI military partnerships, and the cultural dynamics of online gatekeeping versus recommendation culture. And, much more…