“Gemini Project” refers to a new network protocol and document format created by open source enthusiasts - it has nothing to do with Google.
I found this article from 2020 (shortly after the launch of the Gemini Project) interesting.
For more technical information and updated resources, see https://geminiprotocol.net/docs/faq.gmi .
Oh yeah, I agree. Though there are some exceptions of specialists who are also great storytellers too and can get you interested in anything.