Electronically Yours With Martyn Ware podcast

Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware

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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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Heaven 17, British Electric Foundation and Illustrious Company's Martyn Ware talks to the famous artists from the worlds of music, art, film, comedy, TV and creativity that he's encountered during his 40 year career. These interviews are rare and precious gems, featuring a raw and sometimes irreverent take on life and the things that make life worth living, Diving deep into the biographical ocean, these podcasts are an unmissable insight into a series of fascinating lives... Production and occasional musical interludes by Charles Stooke Engineer - Charles Stooke, Artwork - Malcolm Garrett.

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EP236: Lias Saoudi 1:07:46

3 days ago1:07:46

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This episode features a wide-ranging discussion with the fascinating Lias Saoudi, most famous for his frontman work with the excellent Fat White Family and Decius, and collaboration with The Moonlandingz. He is also a writer and thinker, and is inspired by his life journey growing up in various countries. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the fascinating Lias Saoudi... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours…

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EP235: Mixmaster Morris 1:05:00

10 days ago1:05:00

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This episode features Mixmaster Morris, English electronica DJ and underground musician who has also recorded as The Irresistible Force . He was one of the originators of the ambient techno dance scene in the 1990s, also sometimes called chill-out. He has extensively toured with many highly-influential dance acts including Psychic TV and The Shamen, has created innumerable remixes for artists like Lloyd Cole, Coldcut and Sven Vath, and many residences including Megatripolis in London. Ladies and Gentlemen - meet Mixmaster Morris... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours…

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EP234: LOGORHYTHM pt.2 59:15

17 days ago59:15

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This episode features part 2 of an in-depth interview about the incredibly important but under-appreciated relevance of the design of band logos. This week we are talking about the 80’s up to the current day. Jim K Davies and Jamie Ullul have created a definitive book about the genre called ‘Logorhythm – Band logos that rocked the world’. This episode is a treasure trove of graphic design and band trivia. Ladies and gentlemen – once again discover the fascinating world of band logo design – meet Jim and Jamie... If you can, please consider supporting the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours…

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EP233: LOGORHYTHM - Band Logos That Rocked The World 1:03:48

24 days ago1:03:48

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Today’s fascinating episode of Electronically Yours features part 1 of a deep-dive into the under-appreciated importance of band logos over the last 50 years…Jim K Davies and Jamie Ullul have created a definitive book about the genre called ‘Logorhythm – Band logos that rocked the world’. This first part of our discussion covers the decades leading up to the 80’s, and is a treasure trove of graphic design and band triviaLadies and gentlemen – discover the fascinating world of band logo design – meet Jim and Jamie...If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours…

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EP232: Rhoda Dakar 1:13:16

4 weeks ago1:13:16

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Tomorrow’s heartwarming Electronically Yours episode features legendary artist and musician Rhoda Dakar, best known as the lead singer of The Bodysnatchers (‘Do The Rock Steady'), who were signed to the 2 Tone record label. She also worked with The Specials/Special AKA, and many other 2-Tone artists. Rhoda performed on the protest single ‘Free Nelson Mandela’ , and worked with Madness on their album The Liberty of Norton Folgate. Her highly-distinctive voice is still thrilling audiences live to the current day. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the inimitable Rhoda Dakar... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours…

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EP231: Bruce Woolley 1:19:30

5 weeks ago1:19:30

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Tomorrow’s episode features singer, songwriter, and record producer Bruce Woolley. He wrote songs with artists such as the Buggles and Grace Jones, including "Video Killed the Radio Star" and "Slave to the Rhythm", and co-founded the Radio Science Orchestra. His original band project was Bruce Woolley and the Camera Club, and the famous album ‘An English Garden’ has recently been reissued as a boxed set. Over the years he has worked regularly with Trevor Horn and Thomas Dolby and later formed a band called The Radio Science Orchestra. Amongst many other collaborations, he has spent time with Andy Warhol, Timothy Leary and Keith Haring Ladies and gentlemen, meet Bruce Woolley... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patron: patreon.com/electronicallyours…

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EP230: Dr. Jim Walsh 1:19:12

6 weeks ago1:19:12

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Today’s enlightening episode of Electronically yours features a stimulating discussion with Dr. Jim Walsh, CEO of Conway Hall in Holborn, London, home of Conway Hall Ethical Society, an educational charity with an amazing history spanning two centuries. The Hall hosts a wide variety of talks, debates, performances and community events. It is renowned as a hub for free speech and independent thought, for suffragettes, political radicals, scientists, philosophers, artists, performers; campaigns, charities and other non-profit organisations. Between February 11-20, Conway Hall will host ‘Adventures In The Electroverse’ , Martyn’s 3D immersive soundscape installation based on the greatest stories from over 200 episodes of Electronically Yours. Ladies and gentlemen – in today’s world we need humanism more than ever – meet Dr. Jim Walsh... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patron: patreon.com/electronicallyours…

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EP229: Mark Frieser 59:55

7 weeks ago59:55

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Today's episode features an enlightening interview between Martyn and his good friend Mark Frieser. Mark is an internationally recognised figure working at the intersection of music, technology, business, branding, advertising and entertainment. As the founder and CEO of Disconic, a pioneering music licensing platform, Mark has revolutionized the way music is discovered, licensed, and synchronized across various media platforms. In addition, his events company SyncSummit introduces music supervisors from around the world to composers and artists. This conversation is essential listening for all musicians looking to break into the film, TV, games and advertising markets. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the king of music networkers, Mark Frieser. If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patron: patreon.com/electronicallyours…

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EP228: Pete Cunningham of Ishmael Ensemble 1:13:47

8 weeks ago1:13:47

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Today's episode of Electronically Yours features a fascinating conversation with Pete Cunningham from Ishmael Ensemble. Led by Pete on saxophone, the cutting-edge collective explore the length and breadth of ‘jazz-not-jazz’ while bathing in the influence of Bristol’s long musical history. Their 3rd album has evolved their style - ‘Rituals’ fuses sonic landscapes with alt-pop elements and a tight core of electronic dance. Ladies and gentlemen - be entranced by Pete Cunningham and Ishmael Ensemble... If you can, please consider supporting the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours…

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EP227: Winston Hazel 1:20:49

9 weeks ago1:20:49

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Today’s episode features an old friend of Martyn’s from the Sheffield electronic dance music scene, Winston Hazel. One of the first people to bring house music to the north of England, years before the acid-house explosion. Alongside Robert Gordon and Sean Maher he was one third of Forgemasters, whose ‘Track With No Name’ became the first release on Warp Records, lighting the touchpaper for the whole electronic musical explosion of the 1990s. Ladies and gentlemen – discover the origins of the distinctive ‘Sheffield Clang’ with Winston Hazel... If you can, please consider supporting the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours…

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EP226: Mike Garry 1:21:52

10 weeks ago1:21:52

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Today’s episode features multi-talented Mancunian poet Mike Garry. Mike began by reading his own poems to the hundreds of young people who attended his Library Homework Centre. They loved what they heard and encouraged him to perform them at live poetry events and Slams, which he did, instantly winning fans and prizes throughout the UK. His gritty poetry has won admiration far and wide and his collaboration with Joe Duddell and New Order in New Yorks Carnegie Hall in 2014 received five-star reviews. Championed by Philip Glass for whom Mike has written a libretto that premiered at the 2015 Days and Nights Festival in The Big Sur. Mike has worked in thousands of schools and his three books, Men’s Morning, Mancunian Meander and God is a Manc have become schemes of work in schools throughout the UK and his poetry is regularly heard on BBC Radio and TV. Ladies and gentlemen – prepare to be entertained – meet Mike Garry... If you can, please consider supporting the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours…

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EP225: Joe Goddard 1:30:32

11 weeks ago1:30:32

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Today’s exciting Electronically Yours episode features Joe Goddard of iconic electronic synthpop band Hot Chip. Since 2000, their unique brand of funky house and disco influenced beats combined with a certain refined, soulful and melodic vocals (courtesy of Alexis Taylor) has created a legacy of instantly identifiable pop classics including ‘Over and Over’, ‘Ready For The Floor’ and ‘Boy From School’. They are DJing and performing around the world continuously, and are still extremely prolific in the recording studio. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Joe Goddard. If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours…

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EP224: George Underwood 1:11:14

12 weeks ago1:11:14

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This episode features George Underwood, album cover designer, artist and early schoolmate of David Bowie. After deciding that the music business was not for him, George returned to art studies and then worked in design studios as an illustrator. Initially he specialised in fantasy, horror and science fiction book covers. Most significantly, his art work for the first T Rex album and later David Bowie’s Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust album covers established him as a leading and highly creative illustrator. Over this period George produced literally hundreds of book covers, LP and CD covers, advertisements, portraits and drawings, and today George is a fully recognised fine artist. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the very talented George Underwood. If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours…

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EP223: Michael Mertens and Ralf Dorper / Propaganda 1:25:26

13 weeks ago1:25:26

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Today’s episode of Electronically Yours features two of Martyn’s oldest friends – Michael Mertens and Ralf Dorper from Propaganda, famous for a string of ’80s hits that include “ Dr. Mabuse ,” “ Duel ,” and “ p:Machinery .” And their alliance with producer Trevor Horn. The classic lineup split in 1987 amid legal disputes with their label ZTT. At last they have some excellent new material, featuring a new lead singer, Thunder Bae! Ladies and gentlemen, meet the enduring talent of Propaganda. If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours…

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EP222: Ghislaine Boddington 1:09:10

14 weeks ago1:09:10