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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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Welcome to the What a Curious Idea Podcast. My name is Gabriel and the thought occurred; what can I learn from other people? So here we are. I will be talking to Leaders and Authorities in Religion, Business, Health, and many other fields. Hopefully what we share with each other inspires you. Listen, Subscribe, Share, and Grow. Thank you.

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Melanie Galaviz | Pt. II 1:20:07

4 years ago1:20:07

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Melanie and I continue our chat, and this time we speak exclusively about Leadership. She cites and gives great credit to Rosabeth Moss Kanter's 6 Keys to Leading Positive Change. We also start a chat about the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell. Other Links: Strengths Finder Snapology Grapevine --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatacuriousidea/message…

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Melanie Galaviz | Snapology 1:40:27

4 years ago1:40:27

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Melanie Galaviz is an owner of a Texas based Snapology program and former Director of Retail for Vans . She is also co-founder of the foundation she and her late husband, Zac Galaviz began - The Zac Galaviz Foundation . This is part one of our conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatacuriousidea/message…

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Michael Boyter | TX Mayor 1:20:22

4 years ago1:20:22

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Michael Boyter is a respected forward-thinking Mayor from Bedford Texas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatacuriousidea/message

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Intermittent Fasting | Gabriel 18:59

5 years ago18:59

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Welcome back! Here is an episode where I share some interesting information on Intermittent Fasting. I also share some of my experience with it. I've lost some weight, though the goal is instead to promote gut health. Interesting read about Fasting found here , and also here Check out the chat I had with a friend of mine here . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatacuriousidea/message…

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We Are Better Than This | Arthur Rizer 1:28:22

5 years ago1:28:22

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Arthur is the Director of Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties with R Street Institute. His opinions and policy solutions to Police Culture, Pre-Trial Detention, Federal Assertion of Power, and much more are featured. He is a busy man, and he shares his unfiltered view with you today. Read more at WACIdea.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatacuriousidea/message…

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Political Response to COVID and Defunding Police | JJ Koch 1:19:57

5 years ago1:19:57

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JJ Koch was elected to serve as Dallas County Commissioner, 2nd District in 2018. Hear his response to COVID-19 and the idea of Defunding the Police. For information regarding this episode, visit https://www.wacidea.com/post/dallas-county-covid-defunding-police-recourses --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatacuriousidea/message…

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Domestic Violence | Tabitha Hardy, LMSW 1:37:26

5 years ago1:37:26

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Tabitha Hardy is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who works for a Non-Profit organization that provides services to victims of Family/Domestic Abuse. You can find recourses if you know someone being victimized, are yourself being victimized, or you are an abuser seeking change by following https://www.wacidea.com/post/resources-for-witnesses-victims-and-batterers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatacuriousidea/message…

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Political Tribalism 24:27

5 years ago24:27

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Today I give an analysis of Political Tribalism. I do not endorse either side, but provide the ideas that can be associated with each. You can hear how there are not necessary traits of voters for either side of the aisle. One can be a supporter of the 2nd amendment and vote Democrat. One can vote Republican and believe in Pro-Choice. Here are some center-biased media sources For reporting from all sides of the aisle -- https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news For my preferred news sources -- https://www.reuters.com/ https://www.newsy.com/ Be well, friends! Visit https://www.wacidea.com/ for more content. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatacuriousidea/message…

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Our First Constitutional Idea Was Not the Constitution 31:23

5 years ago31:23

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On this episode, I share the XIII Articles of the Confederation. This is the first constitution of our United States. TIMESTAMPS: 53s -- Brief history of how these were written 3:41 -- Article 1 3:52 -- Article 2 4:22 -- Article 3 5:24 -- Article 4 8:44 -- Article 5 12:47 -- Article 6 17:46 -- Article 7 18:33 -- Article 8 19:22 -- Article 9 (Super long, I didn't cover it all) 21:02 -- Article 10 22:25 -- Article 11 23:09 -- Article 12 (Almost Done) 24:24 -- Article 13 27:17 -- The Constitution of the United States 30:37 -- Parting words Links and the like are found at www.WACIdea.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatacuriousidea/message…

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Adrienne and April, The Dallas 24 Hour Club 1:24:21

5 years ago1:24:21

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Visit https://www.wacidea.com/blog to see statistics related to addiction and alcoholism. Adrienne Santaularia and April Horton of the Dallas 24 Hour Club share their experiences working with recovering addicts and alcoholics. We talk about how the 24 Hour Club separates itself from traditional Rehabilitation Centers, and what it takes to succeed in this field. Topics (w/non-clickable time stamps) 6:15 -- Learning recovery and relapse rates of addiction vs other major diseases 19:50 -- The mental obsession 37:15 -- History of the 24 Hour Club 42:00 -- The Spirit of the 24 Hour Club came with the new building 44:05 -- How that Spirit separates the 24 from Rehabilitation Centers 51:00 -- Opportunities the 24 provides for the residents 59:50 -- The 24's response in the face of Covid-19 1:10:10 -- How the residents have proven what works 1:21:50 -- Parting words and advice To contact the 24 Hour Club for potential residency questions, visit -- https://www.dallas24hourclub.org/ The Dallas 24 Hour Club is a non-profit organization that helped me recover from a hopeless condition of the mind, and it can help you or someone you know, too. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatacuriousidea/message…

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Steve Allen, Another Man to Man 1:21:06

5 years ago1:21:06

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Steve Allen is the Pastor of Discipleship at Christ Church Irving. We continue a conversation that started with how churches across America are condemning the sin more than loving the sinner. What ought the Church do to improve? Follow me on Twitter -- @WACIdeaPodcast Follow the show on Facebook -- @WACIdeaPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatacuriousidea/message…

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Paula Diamond, Diamond Tattoo Parlor 1:34:12

5 years ago1:34:12

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Paula Diamond is a wonderful artist and owner of a Tattoo Parlor in Hurst, Tx. She shares her story of coming to be independent and providing opportunities for others. Follow Paula on Instagram -- @DiamondInk13 Follow me on Twitter -- @WACIdeaPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatacuriousidea/message…

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Jennifer McClendon, MSN, RN, APNP-CRNA 1:32:28

5 years ago1:32:28

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You're right, that is a lot of letters after her name. Jennifer is a 40+ year Nurse earning her Doctorate, as well as 35+ years of studying Spiritual Healing practices. She is a real source of knowledge and understanding. She and I are practically family and her stories are enriching. Shout out to J.P. Morgan -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-kMCBc_3aocsUUcp5TpcGg Follow me on Twitter -- @WACIdeaPodcast "The Completion Process" Teal Swan -- https://www.amazon.com/Completion-Process-Practice-Yourself-Together/dp/1401951449/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RXAJ3LUT1P44&dchild=1&keywords=the+completion+process+teal+swan&qid=1591659659&s=books&sprefix=the+completion%2Cstripbooks%2C162&sr=1-1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatacuriousidea/message…

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Eric Turner, Part-Owner of VapeWild & Entrepreneur 1:51:20

5 years ago1:51:20

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Eric Turner shares his time and stories on how VapeWild LLC. became a reality. He tells you what he experienced and how he grew up. His relationship with his wife and its longevity. His children and what he hopes for them. Eric also hints to a long story that he and I will explore soon, hopefully. Listen, enjoy, share, and apply. Follow me on Twitter -- @WACIdeaPodcast Eric Turner's Consulting Firm -- EHT Consulting Firm Shout out to J.P. Morgan and his YouTube channel -- Mostly Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatacuriousidea/message…

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Be Willing To Sit In The Pain And Be Vulnerable 1:56:58

5 years ago1:56:58