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…
Releasing fortnightly on a Monday, Tom & Chris take you on a journey as they examine all things mental health, wellbeing and their own personal experiences. Be inspired to make strides to improve your mind, mental health and life outlook. Chris is an accredited mental health first aid instructor, occupational health adviser and self-care enthusiast, whilst Tom deals with a complex chronic pain condition and has fought his own mental health battles in the past. He now enjoys a successful life in public sector healthcare. This is real talk from two very real people! #MINDMONDAY
Releasing fortnightly on a Monday, Tom & Chris take you on a journey as they examine all things mental health, wellbeing and their own personal experiences. Be inspired to make strides to improve your mind, mental health and life outlook. Chris is an accredited mental health first aid instructor, occupational health adviser and self-care enthusiast, whilst Tom deals with a complex chronic pain condition and has fought his own mental health battles in the past. He now enjoys a successful life in public sector healthcare. This is real talk from two very real people! #MINDMONDAY
In this episode of the Mind Games podcast, Tom and Chris discuss how athletes are shifting the mental health narrative, we take a question on how to deal with so many things at once, and for the time ever, we interview a special guest, Psychologist Dr Damien Pearse, on insomnia , self-compassion and shame. Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/AskMindGames #MINDMONDAY Timestamps for each individual section: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:05:49 - Discussion 0:24:08 - Q&A 0:36:49 - In-Clinic 1:20:20 - Outro…
In this episode of the Mind Games podcast, Tom and Chris discuss how businesses are treating burnout culture at work, we reflect on World Suicide Prevention Day 2021, we take a question on overthinking and negative thoughts, and finally for In-Clinic, we examine returning to work after the pandemic and what this means for businesses. #MINDMONDAY Timestamps for each individual section: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:04:46 - Discussion 0:32:25 - Q&A 0:44:29 - In-Clinic 1:03:18 - Outro…
In this episode of the Mind Games podcast, Tom and Chris take a mental health deep dive into the Naomi Osaka return to tennis and her latest press conference, we discuss the NICE guidelines for ME treatment options, we take a very difficult question about losing friendships and finally, Chris advises what to do first if you're thinking of leaving your job. #MINDMONDAY Timestamps for each individual section: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:52 - Discussion 0:26:10 - Q&A 0:42:43 - In-Clinic 1:01:32 - Outro…
In the fifth episode of the Mind Games podcast, Tom and Chris reflect on women's maternal mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, we discuss how to cope with mean people and for In-Clinic, we reflect on what to do if you are losing your passion. #MINDMONDAY Timestamps for each individual section: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:34 - Discussion 0:17:35 - Q&A 0:33:02 - In Clinic 0:57:32 - Outro…
In the fourth episode of the Mind Games podcast, Tom and Chris reflect on Olympian Simone Biles prioritising mental health, we discuss why middle-aged people are so unhealthy, we take a question about how to help someone open up who is trying to hide it and finally, we assess why therapy sometimes doesn't work. #MINDMONDAY Timestamps for each individual section: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:06:10 - Discussion 0:44:04 - Q&A 1:08:36 - In Clinic 1:43:53 - Outro…
In the third full format episode of the Mind Games podcast, Tom and Chris reflect on Disability Pride Month and its implications for mental health, the struggles with dealing with trauma and how to encourage someone with mental health issues to seek help. #MINDMONDAY Timestamps for each individual section: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:11:01 - Discussion 0:27:07 - Q&A 0:51:44 - In Clinic 1:10:18 - Outro…
In the second full format episode of the Mind Games podcast, Tom and Chris reflect on mental health for Men's Health Week, the struggles with creative burnout and existentialism, plus some advice on toxic workplaces. #MINDMONDAY Timestamps for each individual section: 0:04:34 - Discussion 0:52:12 - Q&A 1:22:53 - In Clinic…
In the first full format episode of the Mind Games podcast, Tom and Chris discuss how mental health has recently been portrayed in the media through figures such as Naomi Osaka, Nadia Whittome and Joey Essex. We also take a personal question about Tom's health and continue the discussion in the In Clinic section of the podcast, where Tom talks about the more social and societal impacts of his condition. #MINDMONDAY Timestamps for each individual section: 0:11:06 - Discussion 0:53:16 - Q&A 1:02:00 - In Clinic…
In the very first pilot episode of the Mind Games podcast, Tom and Christ talk about the key components of self-care, the importance of knowing when you should reach out for professional help and how getting too deep into anything has the potential for negative mental health! #MINDMONDAY Like the episode, Share the love, Subscribe for more :)…
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