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…
Welcome to 2030, where the idea of owning nothing and being happy feels less like a utopian dream and more like a dystopian reality. As subscription models dominate, consumers are losing control over what they buy, from printers requiring monthly fees to eBooks that can vanish overnight. For Gen Z, raised in a world prioritizing access over ownership, this shift means a future where personal property, creativity, and even control over basic utilities are slipping into corporate hands.…
In a world where algorithms rule our screens and social media shapes our days, something feels off. The internet, once a vibrant hub of connection and creativity, now feels like a trap—an endless cycle of trends and sameness. With 63% of the global population plugged in, we’re left wondering: are we still in control, or have we surrendered to the algorithm? Today we discuss the unsettling reality of late-stage social media, where the promise of personalization has given way to cultural stagnation and a creeping loss of autonomy.…
It seems that todays preteens are completely skipping over the transitional stage from childhood to teen life. They don't have awkward phases anymore, they don't have preteen-specific media anymore, and they don't dress like preteens either. It's like they go straight from childhood to acting like adults. So who's to blame? Well of course social media has played a big role, but there are a lot of other factors as well. Enjoy this deep dive into how preteen life has changed and if it's for the better or worse!…
We all have been hearing that the rates of marriage have been on the decline, but we aren't talking enough about what that means for us. There are actually a lot of aspects of our society that are reliant on the adaptation of marriage and so when it stops happening, there are some consequences. This conversation is more than just about the empowerment of people choosing a life outside of marriage, but of the real-life implications of doing so. Enjoy!…
Today's kids have more toys than ever, but it's never enough. The average American child receives 70 toys a year between parents buying the next best toys or just trying to put a smile on their child's face. The marketing industry also plays a big role in this trying to squeeze out every last dollar from desperate parents looking to solve childhood boredom. This epidemic of toys doesn't just cost us financially though, it also is inhibiting creativity and ruining play for children. Enjoy!…
Gen Z has been labeled as lazy workers who won't amount to anything because of their lack of workplace skills. This month I dive into why gen has these labels and if there's any validity to them.
Hey guys, I'm back and ready to share more with you about motherhood. Now that I've actually had my baby, I want to share my thoughts and experiences as I continue to grow through motherhood. In this episode, I talk about how the transition to two kids has gone and my general struggles this past month.…
Welcome to the last episode of my pregnancy journey! This is my birth story, as you can see, and boy was it ever a rollercoaster. This episode is really long because SO much went down before baby Finn arrived so settle in and enjoy!
Hey guys, welcome back to another few weeks of my pregnancy. In this episode, I take you through weeks 37-39 and the updates I have on my fundal height measurement. The baby has potentially been diagnosed with fetal growth restriction but I'm hopeful they're doing well. I hope you enjoy and stick around!…
Hey guys, welcome to weeks 31 to 36 of my pregnancy! I know I've been MIA for the past month but being in my third trimester with a toddler has knocked me on my butt. Today I update you on everything that has been going on including some prodromal labor and a complication with my fundal height. I hope you enjoy and stick around!…
Hey guys, welcome to weeks 29-30 of my pregnancy, We had a lot of stress these past two weeks with some health complications that lead to an admission to the hospital. I hope you enjoy this episode and stick around!
Hey guys, welcome to weeks 27-28 of my pregnancy! I didn't have too much going on over these weeks besides my glucose test and some blood work. I'm feeling really good about entering the third trimester and the baby coming in a few months! I hope you enjoy!
Hey guys, welcome to a whole MONTH of my pregnancy. I've been gone and as much as I feel bad about it, I couldn't help but take the break. Between potty training rook and the pregnancy exhaustion, I just haven't been able to keep up with the podcast. I am back though and the podcast isn't over! It just might be a bit more sporadic. I hope you enjoy this catch-up!…
Hey guys! I combined the weeks 20 and 21 just because I completely forgot to record an episode last week but oh well. These weeks were fun because we got to see the baby move around on the ultrasound and it made it so real that we're going to be adding a little person to our family. I hope you enjoy this episode and stick around for more!…
Hey guys, welcome to week 19 of my pregnancy. This week was pretty good besides the rainy weather getting me down. I also puked again which wasn't great but was short-lived. I'm just surprised that I did puke in the first trimester but I'm puking in the second. I also had a date night with josh which was the first date we've had in months. It was super nice getting to prioritize our marriage. Anyways, I hope you enjoy!…
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