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Understanding the Elegant Math Behind Modern Machine Learning 1:14:43

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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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The Casual Runners Appreciation Podcast is for you and me, the every day runner.
We're not athletes, we're just out there jogging along.

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#Fitness #Shannon Beattie & Hayden McGregor #Hayden McGregor #Shannon Beattie

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The Casual Runners Appreciation Podcast is for you and me, the every day runner.
We're not athletes, we're just out there jogging along.

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#Fitness #Shannon Beattie & Hayden McGregor #Hayden McGregor #Shannon Beattie

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No such thing as a stupid question, just a CRAP answer 1:00:34

5 days ago1:00:34

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Hayden and Shannon forgot to organise a guest for this week's episode, so they're going solo and catching up on the latest goss: Shannon's first time at Manning Park Trail Runners A change in course at Hayden's OG parkrun WARP calling out Shannon for doing a marathon The offical announcement of Team CRAP for Transcend We also answer some listener questions, both serious and frivolous: Is Hayden chief bridesmaid at Shannon's wedding? Sock sock shoe shoe, or sock shoe sock shoe? Should you put race times in your Insta profile? When is the last time we tried to do a backflip? What is conversational pace? When is the merch coming? Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod…

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Get in loser, we're going (shoe) shopping 1:17:38

12 days ago1:17:38

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This week, we're joined by a much requested guest, Jack Crago, AKA jog.on.crago. He's a podiatrist in training, a shoe nerd, and our personal favourite Instagram influencer who joins us to chat about: Where to start with a shoe rotation How many pairs do you actually need Suggestions for daily trainers, tempo / speed, long runs, and race day How to pick when every brand has 72 different options Whether he'll join Team CRAP for Transcend Trails But first, we CRAP on about: Our training weeks, or lack thereof Hayden's pacer screwing up his job The difference between desert and dessert Hayden rivalling Shannon in the announcement department Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod…

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Fruit Salad, Yummy Yummy 1:18:35

19 days ago1:18:35

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This week, we're joined by Sarah Iles, a functional nutrition consultant with a passion for trail running. Together we talk about: What you should be eating before you run Listening to your body Easy to digest foods to help your gut - hello baby food The importance of balancing carbs, protein, and fats But first, we CRAP on about: Hayden’s Busso Bay Run reCRAP His lack of PB being 99% Shannon's fault The addition of a seeded wave to the HBF half marathon Shannon’s big announcement Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod…

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Busselton Bay Bonanza 56:51

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This week, we're joined by guest host Celina Dormer, a fellow casual runner and Busselton Bay Run enthusiast. Together we talk about: A casual preview of the Busselton Bay Run How to navigate the finish line maze Confusion at the 10km turnaround Enjoying the sights and sounds of a coastal run The great dolphin bonanza But first we CRAP on about: Celina getting stretchered off the staff versus student match Hayden enjoying an acai bowl instead of finishing his threshold 620 not sticking to pace Funding Kersbide Cafe Celina being brutally honest about her early morning run Codes: 'CRAP20' for 20% off a casual pass at Reclab 'casualrunnerspod' for $50 off the Runningworks Lark Hill Party Ultra and a free pair socks 'KERBSIDE21' for absolutely nothing at Kerbside Cafe, just support a good local business Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod…

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Project RUNway: Embracing the runner’s high 1:13:44

5 weeks ago1:13:44

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This week, we're joined by Jagpawan Dhillon, an ultrarunner with an accidental modelling career. Together we talk about: His journey from 3km to marathon and beyond His longest and highest ultramarathons His first time DNFing a race How he accidentally became a cover model About 36 not subtle reminders to sign up for Herdy's Backyard Ultra But first we CRAP on about: The Triple J Hottest 100 countdown Shannon pulling out of the Busselton Bay Run Hayden's blow up at parkrun The 'bold' rebrand of Athletics Australia to Australian Athletics Codes: 'CRAP20' for 20% off a casual pass at Reclab 'casualrunnerspod' for $50 off the Runningworks Lark Hill Party Ultra and a free pair socks Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod…

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S Club 7? No, Rugby 7s! 57:59

6 weeks ago57:59

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This week, we're joined by Ella Goldsmith, a rugby referee from New South Wales who is in Perth to ref the HSBC SVNS tournament. Together we talk about: How she got into playing rugby later in life Her transition from player to referee How she fits training in around her job and life Why the Bronco is worse than a the beep test The rise of women's sports over the past few years But first we CRAP on about: Hayden's long run streak coming to an end Shannon being THAT person running through the suburbs with a vest Hayden being interested in doing an ironman Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod…

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Set sail for the trails, a beginners guide to trail running 1:07:12

7 weeks ago1:07:12

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This week, we're joined by Clint Slomp, the founder of Manning Park Trail Runners. Together we talk about: His transition from footy player, to triathlete, to trail runner What he loves about running the trails Why everyone should head down to Manning Park Trail Runners at least once Transcend Trails recon - he's done it solo four times His top tips and tricks if you're just getting started on the trails But first we CRAP on about: Hayden doing a long run two weeks in a row Shannon losing her ventolin inhaler Hayden getting ready to be a part of next week's Rugby 7's tournament Our plans to tackle some trail races in the lead up to Transcend Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod…

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Ice Ice Baby - talking recovery with Rec Lab 1:07:41

8 weeks ago1:07:41

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CRAP is back and this week, we're joined by Pete Carbone, the founder of Rec Lab which opened in September 2024. Together, we discuss: How an Ayahuasca Retreat in South America helped him find his purpose What is contrast therapy and how does it aid recovery The differences between what hot & cold does to the body Ice bath vs. a bag of peas - which one is more beneficial Tips to lasting longer than 30 seconds in an ice bath But first, we CRAP on about: A summary of our holidays Shannon’s Christmas day Bibb Track training session Hayden getting a gym membership Our goals for the 2025 running year A call out to join team CRAP at Transcend in August Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod…

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We wish you a CRAP Christmas 58:56

11 weeks ago58:56

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It's the last episode for the year and for Christmas, we're giving you a whole hour of Hayden and Shannon talking absolute dribble. A lung update from Shannon and heart update from Hayden The feedback from the question boxes we put on Instagram Our running and podcast highlights of 2024 A promise to get merch to you in Q1 2025 Thanks for supporting the podcast in 2024. CRAP will return on January 10. Casual kudos. Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod…

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Finding running late in life but never running late to parkrun 1:10:20

12 weeks ago1:10:20

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This week, we're joined by Caroline van der Mey, a parkrun fanatic who is about to hit a massive milestone. Together we talk about: Reaching 600 parkruns over the past 12 years Starting running in her 50s What she loves about the parkrun community Getting used to your progress coming slower the longer you run Ensuring longevity as a runner, mentally and physically But first we CRAP on about: Perth being balls hot the past week Shannon's latest lung update Hayden's run with an All Black Gout Gout being an absolute beast Our Christmas holiday break Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod…

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The running podcast crossover you didn’t know you needed (and definitely didn’t ask for) 1:14:14

13 weeks ago1:14:14

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On this week's episode, podcasts collide as we're joined by our arch rivals - the WA Running Podcast. Chris Shaw and Simon Pham co-host WARP together, and they join us to discuss: How they got conned into taking over WARP What an average training week looks like How running has made them better husbands and fathers The big races they have planned for 2025 What their plans are for WARP in the future But first we CRAP on about: Hayden's first long run in who knows how long (moustache marathon excluded) Shannon being given strict instructions to take it easy for a month The safety of woman when they run, and how we all need to do better Some insight into the admin (or lack thereof) behind CRAP Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod…

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Pack your bags for the back of the pack 1:05:30

14 weeks ago1:05:30

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This week, we're joined by Rashanthi, a true casual runner. Together we talk about: Releasing the internal pressure and finding joy in running Completing four of the majors and what she loves about them Running the Olympic marathon course in Paris What being called a 'back of the pack' runner means to her The best event on the Perth running calendar But first we CRAP on about: End-of-year burn out hitting us both hard Hayden running his second ever marathon by running 60 moustache laps Shannon skipping all of her hard sessions this past week Zane Walsh - a former guest - weaselling his way to a seventh world major Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod…

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Grow a mo, put on a flanno, talk to a bro 1:11:31

15 weeks ago1:11:31

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This week, we're joined by Kieran Ryan for an incredibly important episode. Kieran is the Director of Partnerships at Movember, and has been a MoBro for almost a decade. Together we talk about: A vulnerable telling of the tragic events that led him to Movember. Why running is so critical to his personal mental health. The many ways to get involved with Movember, even if you can't grow a mo. How running provides an outlet for men to start conversations that could save a life. Some tips for talking to the men in your life who might be struggling. But first we CRAP on about: Shannon & Hayden both giving up on their intervals. Hayden's own Movember fundraiser taking place tomorrow (Nov 23). WARP accepting CRAP's conditions to do Transcend. Some initial details about an offical beer mile to be hosted in 2025. This episode contains mentions of suicide and mental health. If you, or someone you know, are struggling, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod…

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I would walk 500 miles... but Simon will run 1000 1:10:32

16 weeks ago1:10:32

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This week, we're joined by Simon Poli, co-founder of Perth Pub Runners. Together we talk about: Why he started Perth Pub Runners The importance of having runs clubs where pace and distance don’t matter Running 4x 200 mile events in one year What he loves about ultra running The potential for collaborative beer mile But first we CRAP on about: An in-depth discussion about Fremantle Running Festival The results from the CRAP vs. OJ Showdown A challenge from WARP and our conditions to accept Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod…

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Presidential Address: What it really costs to run a half marathon 1:11:30

17 weeks ago1:11:30

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In this episode, we're joined by Michael Le Page, President of the West Australian Marathon Club. WAMC is responsible for running a large proportion of the road races in Perth. Together we talk about: The many unknown aspects that go into organising a major running event The process that goes into shutting down the Cappuccino Strip (and other major roads) The incredible volunteer committee behind WAMC How many bananas you're allowed to take at the end of a race An opportunity for CRAP to commentate a WAMC race in 2025 But first, we CRAP on about: Our last week of training before the CRAP vs. OJ showdown Sydney becoming a world major (and if you'll see us there) Hayden running moustaches in honour of Movember Shannon getting an unearned shoutout on WARP Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation - @casualrunnerspod…

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