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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…

The Big Intermission

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You know that feeling when the lights come up at a show, and you’re like, “Woah. What is going to happen in Act II?” Well, that’s how I and many others feel about the theatre industry right now. We’ve found ourselves in an unexpected intermission. This podcast explores what might come next. Learn more at https://www.thebigintermissionpodcast.com

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Christophe Desorbay: Management Assistant at Daryl Roth Productions, Dancer & Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Awareness Consultant 35:07

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Christophe Desorbay wears several theatrical hats, from working in Daryl Roth's producing and general management offices to being an auditioning performer and dancer. He is also passionate about disability inclusion and is committed to bringing greater accessibility to the performing arts industry at large through the various hats he wears. You can follow some of the many ideas he has surrounding these topics on his Instagram , where you can also contact him.…

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Playwright Spotlight: A.A. Brenner 39:52

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A very special Playwright Spotlight with writer A.A. Brenner! A.A. (They/Them) and I went to college together (but didn’t really know each other). They are currently finishing up their MFA from Columbia University School of the Arts. You should definitely go check out their website to learn more, but some info pulled from it below: "Their plays have been produced or commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse, National Disability Theatre, CO/LAB Theatre Group, Shakespeare Theatre Company (Fellows Consortium), Three Muses Theatre Company, Young Playwrights Inc., The Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, Columbia University, and The Hangar Theatre Lab Company; their play for all audiences, EMILY DRIVER'S GREAT RACE THROUGH TIME AND SPACE (co-written by Gregg Mozgala), was featured on the 2020 Kilroys List . Additionally, A.A. was a Finalist for the 2020-22 Apothetae & Lark Playwriting Fellowship , and is one of the inaugural recipients of the Jody Falco and Jeffrey Steinman Award. Most recently, A.A. was named a Finalist for the London-based Platform Presents 2021 Playwright's Prize and the 2021 Columbia@Roundabout New Play Reading Series , and has been a writer-in-residence at New York Stage and Film's 2021 Summer Season and The Lark's Beyond the Binary initiative for trans and nonbinary writers." On this episode, A.A. and I discuss their writing process, their thoughts on graduate school for writers, and the importance of one’s own identity when creating stories.…

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Todd Fisher: Greensboro Fringe Festival Director & Creative Greensboro Performing Arts Coordinator 29:15

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Today, the pod goes to North Carolina to speak with Todd Fisher! You can learn more by checking out http://www.creativegreensboro.com/ . According to Todd, he is a theater artist, husband, beer brewer and, if it’s your birthday, singer. Todd is a a graduate of UNCG Theater and Dance, trainee of the SITI Company and member of the John Gamble Dance Theater. He currently serves as the director of the Greensboro Fringe Festival, and the Creative Greensboro Performing Arts Coordinator, specializing in new works for the stage. This episode gives insight into what's been going on in the theatre scene in North Carolina, and what is expected to happen next.…

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Playwright Spotlight: Dwayne Yancey 16:40

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This week the podcast is highlighting playwright, Dwayne Yancey ! Dwayne is based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. He has been produced in 47 states, 6 provinces, and 17 countries. On this episode, Dwayne and I talk about how he manages to be so prolific, how he's tailoring his writing for the current moment, and what he anticipates RE demand for new plays in the upcoming season. You can learn more by checking out his website, dwayneyancey.com.…

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Joe Hanrahan: Co-Founder and Artistic Director of The Midnight Company 22:16

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Today the pod goes to St. Louis to speak with Joe Hanrahan of The Midnight Company ! Joe has had a long and dynamic career as not only the Co-Founder/Artistic Director of The Midnight Company, but also as a director and actor himself. If you want to learn more, check out his bio on The Midnight Company's website -- he has a number of upcoming shows! We talk about what it was like to produce a show during the height of COVID, the pros and cons of Zoom vs. in-person performance (especially as the shift back to in-person takes hold), and what he hopes is next.…

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Jonathan Edmondson: Founder and Artistic Director of The Strides Collective 34:46

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First thing's first: check out THE STRIDES COLLECTIVE The Diamond Peak Studio Sessions from now through June 20!! Tickets are just $15 on TodayTix. Jonathan Edmondson founded the Philadelphia based theatre company, THE STRIDES COLLECTIVE , in early 2020. Committed to producing work by queer artists and about queer narratives, THE STRIDES COLLECTIVE used the new remote world as an opportunity to engage with community around the world. Jonathan talks about the importance of radical transparency, how to fundraise and ask people for money, and the challenges and opportunities that come with starting a theatre company during the pandemic.…

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Playwright (& Director) Spotlight: Dennis Michael Corcoran and Amanda Almodovar 30:43

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Today the podcast goes to North Carolina to speak with Dennis Michael Corcoran and Amanda Almodovar! The two met and created their artistic partnership at a virtual "Scripts and Sips" event during COVID (they have still never met in person!). Since then, Dennis has directed the filmed adaptation of Amanda's play, TERRIFYING . We talk about what it's like to work on creative endeavors virtually, how they've innovated to ensure Amanda's script comes to life, and what they expect for the North Carolina theatre scene moving forward. You can learn more by following Amanda on Instagram , Dennis's Theatre Company, Other Only Windows and Dennis's Dramatist Guild Page .…

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Playwright Spotlight: Cris Eli Blak 36:28

4 years之前36:28

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Welcome to the first episode of our Playwright Spotlight series! Today's episode features Cris Eli Blak, a playwright who has found increased success during the past year. He has had worked produced, performed, and/or published around the world including Off-Broadway (Urban Stages, Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre), on the West Coast (Left Edge Theatre, Common Ground Theatre, Breath of Fire Latina Ensemble Theater), in London (The Quean's Theatre, Flawstate), in Australia (Melting Pot Theatre), and in Ireland (Eva's Echo). We talk about how the past year has opened doors for individuals who might not have had the same access to theatre opportunities before, what Cris likes to write about and how this time has informed his art, and how Cris stays creative and prolific. You can check out his work and follow his journey on Instagram (and he promises to get a website soon!). PS. This is the piece, “A Year in the Life” , I reference in the episode…

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Tracy Geltman: Chief Operating Officer of Stacey Mindich Productions 39:44

4 years之前39:44

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Tracy Geltman is the Chief Operating Officer at Stacey Mindich Productions as well as one of the co-founders of the Broadway Women's Alliance , a peer-to-peer networking and programming organization for female-identifying professionals on the business side of Broadway. Tracy has spent over 15 years as a Company Manager and Associate General Manager on Broadway, and she has worked on some of Broadway’s biggest hits including Hairspray; Rock of Ages; The Addams Family; Fun Home; Oh, Hello; War Paint; The Band’s Visit; and Dear Evan Hansen. On this episode we talk about how the work of Company Managers might change when theatres reopen, the ways in which Broadway Women's Alliance is fostering community for female-identifying individuals, and what Tracy believes is next for Broadway. If you want to learn more and/or get involved, check out the Broadway Women's Alliance Website and Instagram !…

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Alex Sarian: President & CEO of Arts Commons 45:35

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Today the pod is visiting our neighbors in Canada! On this episode of The Big Intermission, we're joined by Alex Sarian, the President & CEO of Arts Commons , which is the largest performing arts center in Western Canada. Alex took the position in January of 2020 and has since been leading the organization through a renovation and transformation. Prior to joining Arts Commons, Alex was the Director of Education & Outreach at MCC Theatre and spent seven years in leadership roles at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Most recently, he served as the executive in charge of Lincoln Center's community engagement, consulting, artistic programming for young audiences and families, and the education department. Alex and I talk about the importance of listening, the ways in which performing arts centers are places for civic dialogue and engagement, and what is next for Arts Commons and the arts scene in Calgary. If you want to follow Alex, check out his Twitter .…

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Amasia Gordon: Actor, Singer, & Student at Pace University 32:43

4 years之前32:43

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Amasia Gordon is a senior about to graduate with a BFA in Acting from Pace University. Last year, her classes went online, and Amasia had to adapt to a new virtual, theatre education. On this episode, Amasia and I talk about which classes worked online and which didn't, whether or not she would recommend the BFA, and her plans post graduation. You can learn more about Amasia by checking out her website and Instagram .…

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Alyssa Sarnoff: Dancer and Dance Captain 37:59

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Alyssa Sarnoff is an actor, singer, and dancer. A little over a year ago, she was preparing to perform in the ensemble of 42nd Street at the Chicago Lyric Opera. Of course, like so many other performances, this one didn't get the chance to come to life back in 2020. Since then, she has taught dance classes online and is looking forward to the return of the production. On this episode, Alyssa and I talk about her experiences as a dancer, associate choreographer, and dance captain. We talk about how she thinks choreography and auditions have evolved during this time, and how you can teach dance from a teeny-tiny screen (spoiler alert: you have to seriously innovate). You can follow Alyssa's journey on her website and/or Instagram !…

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JaMeeka D. Holloway and Monèt Noelle Marshall: Women's Theatre Festival's Adaptation of OTHELLO 39:11

4 years之前39:11

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First thing's first: you can find tickets to Mfoniso Udofia's adaptation of OTHELLO here ! All tickets are Pay-What-You-Can and performances start tonight (Thursday, April 8) and run through Saturday, April 17. What you need to know about this production of OTHELLO is that it's set in a modern-day, elite, predominantly white, all-female, academic collegiate institution. Director JaMeeka D. Holloway helms the all Black femme creative team, which includes Monèt Noelle Marshall , the Dramaturg & Intimacy Director. On today's episode, we discuss the importance of self-care, the impact of institutions continually producing work that is harmful to marginalized communities, and the ways in which systemic racism is embedded throughout the industry.…

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Nathaniel Hill: Founder & President of Broadway Plus 30:03

4 years之前30:03

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Prior to the pandemic, Broadway Plus was offering in-person VIP experiences for people attending Broadway shows. Think: backstage passes, corporate events, meet & greets, and things like that. So Founder & President, Nathaniel Hill, got creative when Broadway shut down, and Broadway Plus became one of the few Broadway businesses that actually experienced growth in this past year. He's expanded the offerings to include a wide range of experiences, including workshops, Q&As, private lessons, and more. Broadway Plus has also been one of the larger employers of theatrical talent during this time when so many artists have found themselves out of work. Nathaniel and I talk about his experiences during this past year, his advice for people who are interested in entrepreneurship in the live performing arts space, and what he believes is next.…

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Annie-B Parson: American Utopia Choreographer and Director of Big Dance Theater 33:48

4 years之前33:48