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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 mathematical concepts that power 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 Ordinary Maverick

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From living in different countries, career shifts, adventure sports, relationships, agile parenting, vegetarianism, listeners will get an insight and tips for navigating life’s journey with a unique home grown solution, the Maverick formula. Today more than ever before, the Maverick formula gives everyone something practical to be ‘Life ready’ and ‘Life content’ just like the Ordinary Maverick. Join me, your host, Ajey Bhardwaj, an ordinary Maverick, who faces the same challenges and wants the same things in life as all of us.

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The Ordinary Maverick

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158 episodes

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Unexpected encounters, relationships and lighthouses ! 12:46

26 days ago12:46

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What is it with lighthouses, relationships and connections! How the connections thrive and grow? Do we need to keep servicing our connections just like we do for our machines? How to develop our lighthouse for relationships and nurture it? Can science help in tracing our connections? Join me on this podcast as I will share a well-rounded thought process that will help in connecting the dots! Would love to get your feedback !…

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Curiosity? Not so conventional ! How do you do it? Revisiting the Maverick Formula 12:48

9 weeks ago12:48

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New beginnings are exciting and also the perfect time to pause and reflect and revisit experiences and learnings from years gone by. Join me on this podcast as I revisit the Maverick formula and the core elements and why going backwards is important to go forward. Would love to get your feedback !

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The Perfect Gift 15:51

10 weeks ago15:51

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Gift giving and receiving is an ancient custom across the world in all communities and cultures. There is something special in finding the right gift and it takes both time and effort. But is there a perfect gift? And what makes it perfect? Join me on this podcast to hear more about gift giving, wish lists, gift registries and some experiences and learnings with gifting. Would love to get your feedback !…

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Bear Talk 11:23

13 weeks ago11:23

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Bears are interesting animals with unique capabilities. Many of us have memories with bears, playing with teddy bears as kids and enjoying stories. But there’s a lot more to bears. Join me on this podcast as I recount close encounters of the bear kind and deliberate on the many qualities of these animals. Would love to get your feedback !…

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Tryst with Bats! Tequila stories! Bats are in the news for so many reasons! 11:32

16 weeks ago11:32

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Bats are intriguing mammals and we’ve all been intensely interested in bats….right? But there is more to bats than meets the eye. Join me on this podcast as I share more on Bats, Bat Theory, Echolocation, Covid19 and Tequila! yes, Tequila !!! and then how all of this ties up with life and some exciting futuristic inventions. Would love to get your feedback !…

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Waterfalls Part 2 and Joyful or Draining Moments 11:47

19 weeks ago11:47

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What are the most daring and interesting walks you have experienced in life? Some walks are not for the faint hearted and then there are those walks that give you the adrenalin rush which become unforgettable. Recognising joyful and draining moments in life are critical. What to do and what not to do and how does that connect with waterfalls. Join me on this podcast as I discuss more and share a lifetime experience of getting close to the largest waterfalls in the world. Would love to get your feedback !…

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Game of cricket and life! 9:54

23 weeks ago9:54

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India, South Africa, Jamaica all cricket loving nations and guess what, all places where we’ve had the opportunity to live. Watching live games sitting on the grass or in the players box I always wondered is it just a game or is it more than that? Have you heard about ‘book cricket’? You know I was thinking about cricket and life and there’s so much similarity. Ever thought about it? Join me on this podcast as I share more on this topic. Would love to get your feedback !…

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Fascination for the unseen 11:16

29 weeks ago11:16

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Often times, we take things at face value and go with what’s visible to us. And yet, we have a fascination for the unseen. We enjoy exploring and discovering as much or even more than the known. And when we do stumble upon the unseen, it’s awe inspiring, it’s humbling. Join me on this podcast to hear my experiences with the unseen and being intentional in delving beneath the surface. Would love to get your feedback !…

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The art of preparedness and will writing! 12:52

31 weeks ago12:52

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Preparation is half the battle won. But how much does one prepare? and can one always be prepared? Too much preparation will take the fun out of life. In fact, we’ll end up preparing so much that we may forget to just live! But don't you think it's important to prepare for death? Well, that's not as morbid as it sounds, you know. Preparing for the journey of life and most especially the final destination should be a priority, right? Join me on this podcast as I discuss the art of preparation, the aspect of disasters including COVID 19 and preparing for the most important journey we all are undertaking, Life. Would love to get your feedback !…

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Two sides of a coin! 8:02

34 weeks ago8:02

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Numismatics, what does this word mean? Some of you might have heard it and I am pretty sure that almost all of us have practiced this at some point in our lives. Do you know what is the emerging word of the year for 2021? Join me on this podcast as I discuss more on coins, two sides of a coin, emerging word of the year and the duality of it all with linkages to life. (I have been travelling quite a lot and therefore have been unable to record a fresh episode. Two sides of a coin still holds true in todays times and is being shared again. I hope to get back to recording new episodes soonest.) Would love to get your feedback !…

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Adapting is the ‘new’ norm! 9:18

38 weeks ago9:18

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“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, it is the one that is most adaptable to change.” Charles Darwin. What are the skills for adaptability? And will these play a role in us creating a new norm post the pandemic…will the new norm now…become the norm !!. The pandemic almost pushed us all into learning how to adapt…some of us did it better than others and some are still adapting. Join me on this podcast as I share more on this subject and how to navigate using the maverick way ! Would love to get your feedback !…

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Numbers matter ! 11:29

41 weeks ago11:29

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From sunup to sundown, we are working and thinking about numbers. Numbers surround us. But what do numbers mean for relationships. Heard about Dunbar’s numbers and theory and the interesting intersections on the role in our lives? Join me on this podcast as to learn more about numbers and why they matter. Would love to get your feedback !…

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All flooded out! 7:55

44 weeks ago7:55

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Life experiences that one hopes never repeats but yet it leaves an indelible imprint in your mind? Unlocking the power of the human spirit can be the most life changing experience. Kindness is reciprocal. You give it and you receive it, no questions asked and with no expectations of any return. Would love to get your feedback !…

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Name matters 11:17

46 weeks ago11:17

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Names are defining. We know and understand people, things, animate, inanimate through names. A name brings a visual to mind, an immediate understanding of what and who the person or object is and some history and background. But names can be confusing. For example, what does pudding mean to you? Join me on this podcast as I share some fun memories with names and associated confusion. Would love to get your feedback !…

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Connections ! 18:25

50 weeks ago18:25