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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…

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OdysseyStage takes audiences on a theatrical journey through the stories of, and by, the people of North Carolina.

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Odyssey Stage On The Air radio play: Christmas In Connecticut 2:00:14

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Elizabeth Lane is a writer for "Smart Housekeeping" magazine, whose wildly popular column describes in detail her comfy farm life, delectable meal recipes and loving husband and baby - none of which the single, apartment-dwelling Mahattanite actually has. Her editor knows her secret - but her stickler-for-the-truth publisher hasn't a clue. When her publisher insists she host a returning war hero fan for the Christmas holidays, and invites himself along as well, Elizabeth must marshall all hands and all her wits to conjure up a Christmas miracle and save her career. Produced by Art Jolin The Cast Announcer/Sink/Beecham/Sheriff – Corey Roe Jeff – Dave McEwan Mary (Nurse)/Reporter 2 – Emily Chiola Elizabeth – Cassie Barasch Ford Felix/Mr.Harper/... – John Paul Middlesworth Yardley – Art Jolin Gertrude/Judge/Mrs.Gerzeg/Helen – Michelle Kaiser John – Drew Gulino Nora – Kelly McDaniel…

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A Letter to Three Wives - OdysseyStage on the Air, episode 3 1:14:24

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Three women friends go on a day-long boat trip shepherding a group of school children. A fourth female "friend" is conspicuously absent and the three find out why when a note from her discloses a shocking secret. Will their friendships survive? Will their marriages? Told in flashbacks, the stories of each marriage unfold as the isolated women agonize over "A Letter To Three Wives". CAST The most recent show in OdysseyStage On The Air's series of radio plays is "A Letter To Three Wives", a drama of love, marriage, betrayal and redemption. The show was directed and edited by Art Jolin with a cast including: John Paul Middlesworth as Brad Bishop Emily Chiola as Debby, Brad’s wife Drew Gulino as George Phipps Kelly McDaniel as Rita, George’s wife Dave McEwen as Porter Hollingsway Cassie Ford as Lora Mae, Porter’s wife Michelle Kaiser as Addie Ross Danielle Fenton as Sadie the cook, Mrs.Manleigh and Ma Art Jolin as Jim the Waiter and Bookie Faith Anklam as Kathleen (child reading the fairy story)…

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The Day the Earth Stood Still - OdysseyStage On The Air, Episode 2 1:06:17

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A UFO lands in Washington, D.C. bearing a message – and an ultimatum. Klaatu and his people have watched, with increasing alarm, Cold War-era nuclear proliferation on Earth. A single mother and her young daughter help Klaatu understand the contradictions of this strangely virtuous yet violent planet. Director: Art Jolin Writer: Art Jolin Cast: Klaatu…………………………...............................….Art Jolin Helen Benson…….......………………..................….Danielle Fenton Suzie Benson………………….…………….…..........…..Emily Chiola Tom Stevens/Prof. Barnhardt…......................JP Middlesworth The Narrator……………........…........................….Ryan McDaniel Newscaster/General Cutler…........................…Dave McEwen Mrs.Crockett, Hilda (Barnhardt's aide).......…….Cassie Ford…

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Episode 5 - Domestic Dispute - The Suffragist Project 12:45

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Alison Hopkins was a suffragist whose husband, John Hopkins, had worked for Woodrow Wilson’s presidential campaign. After dinner with the President and his wife Edith, and hearing their disparaging comments about the Suffragists, Alison was motivated to join other Silent Sentinels protesting outside the White House. This led to her arrest and imprisonment, and an intense marital dispute over her actions. Director: Annie Taft Writer: Keith Burrage Cast: Alison Hopkins…………………………. Sarianna Gregg John Hopkins……………………………. Paul Baerman President Woodrow Wilson………. Michael Shannon Edith Wilson…………………………………. Maria Piskor…

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After the Thin Man - OdysseyStage On The Air, episode 1 1:04:51

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Our newest podcast series is inspired by the golden age of radio. Classic commercials from the period and the full arsenal of music and sound effects bring each show to life. Director/Producer: Art Jolin Cast: Nick Charles……………………………….Ryan McDaniel Nora Charles…….......………………….Kelly McDaniel Selma………………….…………………....Michelle Kaiser Aunt Katherine/Lt. Abrams………..Danielle Fenton Robert/Anthony/Phil………………….JP Middlesworth David/Reporter/Butler/Slats………Dave McEwen Dancer/Reporter/Fingers…………..Art Jolin Polly/Drunk………………….…………….Cassie Ford…

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Episode 4 - The Curious Mind of Ida Tarbell - The Suffragist Project 14:12

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Investigative journalist Ida Tarbell was the "muckraker" whose reporting brought down John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil monopoly at the turn of the 20th century. Having shattered many a glass ceiling herself, she paradoxically opposed the Woman’s Suffrage movement. In this play she visits her suffragist mother at Christmas, 1916, a few months before the United States enters World War I and three years before ratification of the 19th Amendment. Director: Annie Taft Writer: Paul Baerman Cast: Ida Tarbell……………………….... Abby Overton Ann Tarbell……………………..... Bee Holroyd…

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Episode 3 - The New Woman - The Suffragist Project 15:18

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In her time Inez Milholland was as famous as AOC. Known as the Face of the Women’s Suffrage movement, she was renowned for her beauty and exceptional oratory skills. Huge crowds turned out to get a glimpse of her whenever she went. And wherever Inez went reporters were sure to follow. They dubbed her the “New Woman” due to her progressive political beliefs and practice of free love. Director: Annie Taft Writer: Annie Taft Cast: Inez Millholland……………………….... Tracey Reynolds Eugen Boissevain…………………….. Bruce Rosenbloom…

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Episode 2 - Ida B. Wells - The Suffragist Project 14:43

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Investigative journalist Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) was the first reporter to expose the evil of lynchings in America. She published a book, A Red Record , about her findings. In 1913 she founded the first black woman suffrage group, the Alpha Suffrage Club. She worked tirelessly for human rights and to ensure women had equal access to the ballot. In this episode, we follow Ida B. Wells, and her companions Virginia Brooks and Grace Trout, as they march on Washington DC. A bill is making its way through the Illinois state senate which would give partial suffrage to women. Director: Annie Taft Writer: Debra Kaufman Cast: Ida B. Wells……………………….... Sandra Wallace-Smith Virginia Brooks…………………….. Stephanie Turner Grace Trout …………………………. Jennifer Greene…

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Episode 1 - More Than A Sentence - The Suffragist Project 13:23

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Susan B. Anthony was already nationally known by the time she broke the law in 1872. She led her sisters and others to cast ballots in Rochester, NY - and in this episode, the "arrest" is history. Director: John Paul Middlesworth Writer: John Paul Middlesworth Cast (in order of appearance): Susan B. Anthony...............Mary Rowland Marshall Isaac Quimby........Charles Machalicky Harry Selden......................JP Middlesworth Judge Hunt.........................Michael Shannon…

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