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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…

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My name is Gan la Deng and this is life told through the perspective of a millennial.

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The Aimless Wander

updated 6 years ago

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My name is Gan la Deng and this is life told through the perspective of a millennial.

35 episodes

#Society #Aimless Wander

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Trying New Things 16:02

6 years ago16:02

16:02

Employers are hiring people on contract. Planning not to continue with my contract and this episode we will explore life after that, the fear of trying something new and hopefully you’re self-aware about what you want because other people’s opinion doesn’t matter.

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My Car Got Clamped 13:34

6 years ago13:34

13:34

This episode we explore my thoughts of having the car clamped. Anger, embarrassment, enlighten. Definitely something that is worth the parking fine.

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7 Years Since My SPM 20:03

6 years ago20:03

20:03

This episode is one where I relive my stressful and anxious time during the SPM exams.

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Lets read Budget 2019 59:59

6 years ago59:59

59:59

If you played Dota, you would know that every patch comes patch notes that document the changes. This Budget 2019 is basically the patch note for life in Malaysia. Understand it to win. BTW, I didn’t know the recording cuts off at 60minutes and only knew of this when I finished reading it. So there is no ending, totally my fault for not checking the recording. But still enjoy!…

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Let’s talk BURNOUTS 16:57

6 years ago16:57

16:57

Talked about burnout from work, uploading videos and basically taking breaks to reset and plow straight on.

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25 mins podcast about DLC Game, Running and Shoes 24:58

6 years ago24:58

24:58

I am trying this type of format, speaking from the mind/heart/stomach. No structure, just whatever I am feeling at the moment. So today, we have a look at DLC Games, Marathon Running and Selling Stuff Online.

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The Macau Scam 24:59

6 years ago24:59

24:59

Just don’t transfer any money to someone who claims they are from the court, police or bank negara.

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Trying To Write A Book 10:13

6 years ago10:13

10:13

In this episode, we explore the recent microchip hack because that prompted me to try my hand at writing a fiction story.

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A Love For T-shirts 6:49

6 years ago6:49

6:49

Yes, the simple graphic tee is basically your expression extension. Whatever you believe, support or feeling can be printed on the front side of a simple cotton t-shirt.

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The Guy Who Lived Through The Nineties 12:10

6 years ago12:10

12:10

Recently, I started asking questions to a friend who has lived his live through the Nineties. That’s right, the time before social media, where you actually had to sit and talk to the person you’re having dinner with.

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It Did Not Went As Planned 9:55

6 years ago9:55

9:55

Plan was go to a book launch and that did not happen. Just make the best of it.

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Are you attending concerts for the right reasons? 13:00

6 years ago13:00

13:00

So this episode is talking about experiencing life through your own eyes rather than through IG filters or camera lens. Really be there in the moment.

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First Time Selling On Ebay? 10:31

6 years ago10:31

10:31

Hey, this episode is about the time someone tried to scam me online. Always be patient whenever selling stuff online.

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What you do after complaining? 14:00

7 years ago14:00

14:00

We complain a lot and sometimes what do you do after that? Are you actually making a change? Are you providing constructive criticism? Are you just having a one off rant and not doing anything about it?

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Youtube Drama 7:05

7 years ago7:05