Counting On Us podcast

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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…

Counting On Us

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Now in our community, children and families are facing an array of social problems, diminishing resources, and increased responsibilities. Often they’re looking for hope and a brighter tomorrow. In Counting On Us, we share the stories of those who have found the inspiration to push forward and overcome the challenges of their lives; like gaining independence, building a family, and healing from trauma. Join producer and host, Daniel Treviño, and learn how they beat adversity with the support and guidance of ACH’s team of caregivers and professionals. Listen now and get inspired!
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13 episodes

Counting On Us

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13 episodes

#Science #Society #Relationship #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Social Sciences #ACH Child and Family Services #ACH Child #Family Services

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12. Knowing When to Ask for Help 29:29

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Want to Connect? Send us a Text Message. Life Project client, Jeremiah, recalls a year spent moving four different times and ending up living in an abandoned college dorm. Explaining in detail what challenges arise for those living through housing instability. Also, LIFE Project mentor, Thad McCall, explains how clients often arrive on autopilot and the work it takes to build a connection, so clients trust them enough to ask for help. Counting On Us is hosted and produced by Daniel Treviño Like to Support ACH ? Visit ACHservices.org/Donate Support the show…

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11. Discovering Your Inner Strength 23:50

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Want to Connect? Send us a Text Message. After experiencing homelessness and family separation, Alex arrives at ACH feeling lost and closed off to everyone. Bit by bit, Alex's life begins to change as she learns to trust herself and the power of her voice. Counting On Us is hosted and produced by Daniel Treviño Like to Support ACH ? Visit ACHservices.org/Donate Support the show…

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09. Practicing Hope Through Patience 20:50

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Want to Connect? Send us a Text Message. Following a series of failed foster home placements, Tabitha arrives at ACH’s Youth Emergency Shelter fed up with being misunderstood and ignored. In no time, Tabitha begins to experience what it’s like to be acknowledged and her talents allowed to shine. Counting On Us is hosted and produced by Daniel Treviño Like to Support ACH ? Visit ACHservices.org/Donate Support the show…

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10. Creating Space for Youth Voice 28:22

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Want to Connect? Send us a Text Message. Peaches and Dionne talk about the importance of foster care youth to have a voice in their own life. Peaches reflects on Tabitha’s journey with family reunification and talks about her experience in ACH’s Youth Emergency Shelter and Morris Program. Dionne highlights the treatment side of Morris and the challenges Peaches and Tabitha faced while living on the ACH campus. Counting On Us is hosted and produced by Daniel Treviño Like to Support ACH ? Visit ACHservices.org/Donate Support the show…

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08. The Right Support Transforms Care 27:37

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Want to Connect? Send us a Text Message. For the past 44 years, Arquilla Walker has taken care of nine children, eight of them from the same family, and none of them related to her by blood. Now 61 years old, Arquilla speaks on her experience raising children without a support system and how everything changed once ACH’s Kinship Connections came into her life. Also, Kinship Connections own Stacy Ladd and Becca Cadena share how they build trust with clients and work to meet their needs. Counting On Us is hosted and produced by Daniel Treviño Like to Support ACH ? Visit ACHservices.org/Donate Support the show…

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07. Learning to Let Go 20:28

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Want to Connect? Send us a Text Message. After the death of her husband, Margie lost all interest in life; until the opportunity came to care for her great grandson. At 81 years old, she was determined to provide him with a safe and loving home; but the adoption process proved to be too complicated to navigate on her own. With the assistance of ACH’s Kinship Connections, Margie pushes herself to acquire new skills and embrace the next chapter in her life. Counting On Us is hosted and produced by Daniel Treviño Like to Support ACH ? Visit ACHservices.org/Donate Support the show…

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05. A Family's Legacy 23:13

2 years ago23:13

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Want to Connect? Send us a Text Message. Semi had a bigger vision for her life than the dysfunctional environment she had growing up. Realizing she could choose her family, Semi held onto the relationships she treasured while in care at ACH. Proving that a person didn’t have to be related to her by blood to love her by bond. Counting On Us is hosted and produced by Daniel Treviño Like to Support ACH ? Visit ACHservices.org/Donate Support the show…

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06. New World, New Perspective 24:32

2 years ago24:32

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Want to Connect? Send us a Text Message. Julie Brown’s life came full circle when she became employed by ACH Child and Family Services 15 years ago, but that didn’t start her story with the agency. In this episode, Julie talks about the impact ACH had on her and her family starting from the time she was 4 to the time she was 12. CEO Wayne Carson also talks about how impactful ACH is to the long-term health of clients as he reflects on both Julie’s and Semi’s stories. Counting On Us is hosted and produced by Daniel Treviño Like to Support ACH ? Visit ACHservices.org/Donate Support the show…

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03. Building a Family 20:01

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Want to Connect? Send us a Text Message. Brian and Yesenia Sidwell always wanted a big family, but they felt uncertain foster care and adoption was the right path for them. With the help of ACH, the Sidwell family open their home to children and learn to navigate the challenges all adopted families face. Counting On Us is hosted and produced by Daniel Treviño Like to Support ACH ? Visit ACHservices.org/Donate Support the show…

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04. Healing through Reparenting 24:15

2 years ago24:15

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Want to Connect? Send us a Text Message. You don’t have a bad kid, you just have a kid who’s having a hard time. The Hackemack’s talk about their experience reparenting themselves and how healing it was for both them and their adopted son. Caseworkers Raquel Smith and Anabelle Muzzio also talk about TBRI and how important trauma informed care is to foster youth. Counting On Us is hosted and produced by Daniel Treviño Like to Support ACH ? Visit ACHservices.org/Donate Support the show…

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01. Pursuing Your Passion 22:30

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Want to Connect? Send us a Text Message. After foster care, Keya entered college but soon dropped out. With few people to turn to, she felt scared and unsure of what steps to take to support herself; until she found her way to ACH’s LIFE Project. With guidance, Keya nurtures her unique gifts and finds the answer in her quest for independence. Counting On Us is hosted and produced by Daniel Treviño Like to Support ACH ? Visit ACHservices.org/Donate Support the show…

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02. The Power of Relationships 23:47

2 years ago23:47

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Want to Connect? Send us a Text Message. Relationships are the secret ingredient we need to reach our goals. LIFE Project client, Arthur, and ACH Transitions Program Manager, Nick Little, talk about the power of relationships when leading successful and productive lives. They reflect on Keya’s story and share their own thoughts on the program. Counting On Us is hosted and produced by Daniel Treviño Like to Support ACH ? Visit ACHservices.org/Donate Support the show…

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Welcome to Counting On Us 2:26

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