Wendell's Diary

As a content creator and thinker, one of the most important parts of my process is reflecting on my ideas to ensure they’re clear, accurate, and meaningful. Recently, I’ve started using NotebookLM in a unique way to help me do just that—and it’s completely transformed how I review and digest my content. Here’s how it works: Every three blog posts I write, I add those posts to NotebookLM as sources. Then, I use the AI to generate a podcast based on those blog posts. The podcast serves as a kind of review—a way for me to hear my own work discussed and explored from a different perspective. Why This Process Works This approach isn’t just about creating something new; it’s about engaging with my content in a deeper way. When I listen to the AI podcast, I’m able to: Review My Clarity: Hearing my work presented back to me helps me determine if my ideas are being communicated effectively. Spot Missing Pieces: The AI’s perspective can highlight areas I might not have covered thoroughly or poin...

For the past few weeks, I’ve been exploring a tool called NotebookLM, and it’s quickly become an incredible part of my workflow. While I initially considered it as a way to review and organize my content, it’s turned into something much more meaningful. One of its most fascinating features is its ability to generate podcasts based on my work. Essentially, I provide it with URLs or documents, and it processes my ideas, articulating them in new ways with fresh examples and insights. Listening to these podcasts feels surreal—it’s as though someone is not only reading and understanding my ideas but talking about them with genuine engagement. For someone like me, who hasn’t had much external validation, this experience is deeply affirming. It feels like I’m hearing a conversation about my work, something I’ve longed for but haven’t often found. Even though it’s AI-generated, it feels like my ideas are being seen, understood, and appreciated. What makes this tool so powerful is how it helps ...