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Worst Impressions with Erik Anderson

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

大约1年之前 1:05:13

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MWAHAHA!! Time to kick-off WIMP-O-WEEN!! Lucas and Mitch are here to help get things spooky!! MUAHAHAHA

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41: WIMP-O-WEEN I

Worst Impressions with Erik Anderson

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MWAHAHA!! Time to kick-off WIMP-O-WEEN!! Lucas and Mitch are here to help get things spooky!! MUAHAHAHA

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#Comedy #Erik Anderson

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Guys and Dolls-Thank you! 4:23

2天之前4:23

4:23

Just a quick update clip! Testing out my mobile microphones! Thank you to all who came to support McLennan Theatre’s Production of Guys and Dolls!

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56: Hangin' Out with Hannah 1:07:20

16天之前1:07:20

1:07:20

Hannah White graces the studio this week! We talk power, influence, and curses. She shares deep lore and leaves some crazy cliffhangers!! Welcome Hannah to WIMP NATION!!! patreon.com/WorstImpressionswithErikAnderson

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55: Holding Space for Holden 1:07:26

23天之前1:07:26

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Holden Rounds joins WIMP Nation this week! He is one of my co-stars in the (at the time of recording) upcoming production of Guys and Dolls at McLennan Theatre. Welcome him with open arms. He is delightful. Guys and Dolls at McLennan Theatre hits the stage Feb 28 and March 1 To reserve your seats, send an email to boxoffice@mclennan.edu or leave a voice mail at (254) 299-8200, with your name and the number of tickets you would like to purchase. Once you send your email or voice mail, your reservation is confirmed. You may pick up your tickets one hour prior to the start of the show in the lobby of the Ball Performing Arts Center. patreon.com/WorstImpressionswithErikAnderson…

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54: Nick Webb 1:14:15

4 weeks之前1:14:15

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Nicholas R. Webb, the great and powerful wordsmith has joined WIMP NATION!!! Nick Webb is an incredible writer. He has joined me in the studio this week to talk about his current project, teaching and his delightful enthusiasm for film. I am nervous even typing this out. Show some love to the smartest person to ever grace WIMP Studios! Writing Is Easier than You Think https://oertx.highered.texas.gov/courses/writing-is-easier-than-you-think-a-composition-textbook-with-100-model-essays Guys and Dolls at McLennan Theatre hits the stage Feb 28 and March 1 To reserve your seats, send an email to boxoffice@mclennan.edu or leave a voice mail at (254) 299-8200, with your name and the number of tickets you would like to purchase. Once you send your email or voice mail, your reservation is confirmed. You may pick up your tickets one hour prior to the start of the show in the lobby of the Ball Performing Arts Center. patreon.com/WorstImpressionswithErikAnderson…

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53: Professor Laundy 1:27:20

6 weeks之前1:27:20

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NO CAPES! Here is an incredible episode with one of my all-time favorite people! PROFESSOR LAUNDY JOINS WIMP NATION!!! McLennan Theatre's Professor of Costume Design shines bright in hearts of all her students. Make some noise for her podcast debut!!! Find more of her work with the links below! https://www.mclennancostume.com/ https://generalorgana.weebly.com/ If you'd like to support the show, use this link to the Patreon! patreon.com/WorstImpressionswithErikAnderson…

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52: What's up Erik? 18:36

7 weeks之前18:36

18:36

Life update! Where I have been and where I'm going!

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51: 2024 Year in Review with Lucas 1:11:10

9 weeks之前1:11:10

1:11:10

Year 1 of the Podcast has been incredible. There is no amount of thanks I can give that equates to all that my Year 1 listeners have given me. Thank you so much! This episode has got plenty of laughs to finish 2024 and kick-off 2025! Recorded prior to the unfortunate passing of our beloved President Jimmy Carter. Rest in Peace Peanut King! patreon.com/WorstImpressionswithErikAnderson…

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50: Baby It's Coleman Outside 1:10:46

11 weeks之前1:10:46

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HO HO HO! Merry Christmas from WIMP Studios! We have Coleman Swoveland on the mic for the first time ever! A long but not lost friend of mine. Prepare for DEEP WIMP LORE! Everybody give a big welcome to COLEMAN!!!!!!

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49: Cam Gradelightful 1:09:20

12 weeks之前1:09:20

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So we got a NEW YORKER in 'ere. Let's see what Cam brings to the table! Maybe some hotdogs or subway stations or sumthin'. WELCOME Cam Gradel to WIMP NATION!!!! patreon.com/WorstImpressionswithErikAnderson

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48: Wimpmas Vacation 43:29

13 weeks之前43:29

43:29

Another holiday solo-pod for my die-hard WIMPS! Thank you for listening! patreon.com/WorstImpressionswithErikAnderson

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47: Pumpkin Pie Recipe 40:17

15 weeks之前40:17

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How to make the best pumpkin pie: look somewhere else. Support the show and share with your friends! patreon.com/WorstImpressionswithErikAnderson

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46: Humes' Fumes 34:37

16 weeks之前34:37

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Nicholas Humes joins WIMP Nation this week!! He is not in studio unfortunately. He had to work. He graciously dialed in while out on a work delivery! Also there is a surprise bonus guest(s)! If you would like to support the show, please share it with your friends! Or use this link! patreon.com/WorstImpressionswithErikAnderson…

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45: Kim Possibly 1:05:33

17 weeks之前1:05:33

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WELCOME KIM TO WIMP NATION!! First-timer, Kim Christian, is in the hot seat! She is quick, cool and hilarious. Make some noise and make her feel WELCOME!!!! If you would like to support the Podcast or find any Social Media use this link: patreon.com/WorstImpressionswithErikAnderson

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44: WIMP-O-WEEN IV 1:15:37

18 weeks之前1:15:37

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JEN IS BACK FOR THE FINALE!!!! HAPPY WIMP-O-WEEN!!!! patreon.com/WorstImpressionswithErikAnderson

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43: WIMP-O-WEEN III 1:17:30

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