We discuss the concept of "AI speedrunning," explaining how "fast followers" are often overtaking "first movers" in the artificial intelligence industry. It highlights that companies are now quickly adopting and improving upon new AI breakthroughs rather than solely focusing on original invention. The text cites examples like Apple's market dominance through refinement and Grok's swift impact by leveraging existing platforms and a unique tone, demonstrating that speed to adapt is often more critical than being first. Furthermore, it emphasizes how open-source communities and AI tools are dramatically accelerating R&D cycles, creating a widening gap between organizations that embrace continuous innovation and those that lag. Ultimately, the text argues that success in the AI era hinges on a blend of strategic pioneering and rapid, intelligent adoption, fostering a culture of agility and continuous learning.

The Fastest-Follower Wins: The Age of AI Speedrunning

Paramount appeased Trump but now it has to battle Colbert and all his friends, Americans have dating app burnout, and the latest weapons against wolves.

This Weekend with Gordon Deal August 02, 2025

Spotted Dick, Eton Mess, Ploughman's Lunch: Two British guides decode the best of England's pub food and explain how far it's come since the days of soggy chips and limp sausages. Then a travel blogger shares tips for exploring the world without breaking the bank. And a pair of Dutch guides illuminate the differences between the fairy-tale provinces of Holland and the country of the Netherlands.

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British Pub Grub; Travel on $75 a Day; Holland

In this episode, we explore why data alone no longer gives leaders a competitive edge. And why courageous intuition is making a comeback in the age of AI. From Captain Sully’s iconic “gut call” to Netflix’s billion-dollar hunches, we examine how bold, instinct-driven decisions are quietly reshaping strategy in tech-led organizations. You’ll hear provocative insights on automation bias, the centaur model of human+AI collaboration, and why great leadership increasingly means knowing when to ignore the algorithm. If your dashboards say one thing but your instincts say another, this episode is for you.

Bit & Being - AI Is Everywhere. Courageous Intuition Is Not.

Democrats flee Texas to block GOP redistricting, drawing threat from Governor, Hamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel halts airstrikes, and strangers help find and reunite woman with wedding rings she lost on the beach. 

This Morning with Gordon Deal August 04, 2025

Why haven't we heard about the Green New Deal recently? Ben Geman from Axios takes us behind the headline. 

Democrats retreat on the Green New Deal

Parents of Gen Z students are having trouble backing off. Amanda Hoover from Business Insider gives us a look.

Welcome to the college parent group chat

Constantly worried about money? Mike Gavin has some research-backed tips.

Worried About Money? Here's a Research-Backed Way to Stress Less

From the album 'HOMMAGES', available on double LP at Bandcamp, and streaming everywhere.

Holly Roadfeldt - Piano

Hommage a Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) – The music of Hildegard has always amazed and inspired me.  Well, EVERYTHING about Hildegard has amazed and inspired me—the things that she composed, wrote, built, and accomplished—especially in an age when women were completely oppressed.  She is quite simply one of the greatest geniuses this world has ever produced, and it’s criminal that she’s not as well known as other male geniuses from her time (or later).  When I was thinking about this Hommage, I wasn’t sure how to approach it.  Then, one day (July 11th, 2018), I was doing some completely unrelated work, and out of nowhere, the entire piece came to me all at once, as in a vision.  Yeah, I know how that sounds, especially given Hildegard’s history, but that’s what happened.  The piece was written in one afternoon.

The Fastest-Follower Wins: The Age of AI Speedrunning

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