Episode 12 with Erika Gergerich

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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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Friends, in today’s episode, Erika Gergerich joins us from Arkansas to share her stories as a stage IV breast cancer patient, a professor at the University level, and a single mother! She has a teenage daughter and a 4 year old son; Erika provides powerful insight to our listeners, sharing the difficulties and successes of balancing her life as a mom with a terminal disease, along with the other major responsibilities that comes with being a cancer patient. We appreciate that despite such a heavy topic, Erika leads the discussion with grace, positivity, love, and honesty. Thank you for listening, and enjoy the episode.
Learn more about the podcast & follow our story - deathwithdignitypodcast.com // @DWDPodcast2021 (Twitter).

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Episode 12 with Erika Gergerich

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Episode 23 with Serene Meshel-Dillman 1:22:15

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Send us a Text - Leave an email in your message if you want to hear back from us! We are back with an unreleased gem from the podcast archives. Join us as Serene Meshel-Dillman, director of the upcoming docu-series " Take Me Out Feet First " about Medical Aid in Dying, discusses the project. Andrew is featured in one of the episodes in the docu-series! "Take Me Out Feet First" will soon be available on Amazon SVOD. This episode is enriched with Andrew’s unique insights. Enjoy a lively conversation between Serene and Andrew as they discuss the inspirations behind the documentary, the process of securing the rights to the song “Blackbird” from Paul McCartney, the impact of social media on people with cancer, the podcast’s theme music, and much more. The episode concludes with a beautiful rendition of the Beatles' "Blackbird" performed by Sam Wood . Recording Date : May 6, 2022 Learn more about the podcast & follow our story - deathwithdignitypodcast.com // @DWDPodcast2021 ( Twitter )…

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Episode 22 with Suzy and Steve Flack 1:10:45

about a year ago1:10:45

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Send us a Text - Leave an email in your message if you want to hear back from us! Andrew's parents join the Death with Dignity Podcast. Steve and Suzy Flack open a window into what it was like the day Andrew ingested the medical aid in dying medication, what the last 8 months have been like, the California/Chicago memorials, and speak openly and honestly about what it is like to be in their position today. Recorded on July 16, 2023 Learn more about the podcast & follow Andrew's story - deathwithdignitypodcast.com // @DWDPodcast2021 ( Twitter )…

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Episode 21 - The Final Transmission 1:13:52

2 years ago1:13:52

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Send us a Text - Leave an email in your message if you want to hear back from us! Andrew’s final transmission. It consists of three separate recordings he recorded on three different days. Andrew is joined by Suzy and Hasban to talk about his condition, how he's thinking about end-of-life options, psychedelics, life lessons, and friends/family. He also answers some questions from the listeners. The outro (the Desiderata) was recorded around 20 minutes before he ingested the medicine. If you want a copy of the outro only, please contact us through the website. The thumbnail for this image was taken around the time Andrew passed. This was Andrew's final view of the world out of his bedroom window. He was surrounded by family and friends that loved him dearly. Order of recordings: October 6th - The Episode November 14th - Intro to the episode November 16th - Desiderata Learn more about the podcast & follow our story - deathwithdignitypodcast.com // @DWDPodcast2021 ( Twitter ) Contact Us: https://www.deathwithdignitypodcast.com/contact-us/…

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Episode 20 with Ginger Fairchild 1:58:20

2 years ago1:58:20

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Send us a Text - Leave an email in your message if you want to hear back from us! Show notes: Recorded on Aug, 17 2022 . This is one of the two episodes that were released after Andrew’s passing. We originally planned on releasing this episode before his passing and the final transmission (episode 21) after his passing. But, things didn’t work out that way. It didn’t feel right to release them one by one so we decided to release them simultaneously. About the guest: Ginger Fairchild is a registered veterinary nurse and has a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is the widow of Sargeant Matt Fairchild who chose MAID after enduring nearly a decade of chemotherapy, radiation, hospitalizations, and surgeries in connection to his skin cancer diagnosis, which subsequently spread to his brain, bones, and lymph nodes. Andrew and Ginger have a really insightful conversation about her and Matt’s journey, MAID, how to talk to people who are sick, and much more. Learn more about the podcast & follow our story - deathwithdignitypodcast.com // @DWDPodcast2021 ( Twitter ) Contact Us: https://www.deathwithdignitypodcast.com/contact-us/…

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Episode 19 with Joanne Tubbs Kelly 1:07:01

3 years ago1:07:01

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Send us a Text - Leave an email in your message if you want to hear back from us! Author Joanne Tubbs Kelly joins us to discuss her book titled, “Walking Him Home: Helping My Husband Die with Dignity” ( Amazon Link ). Joanne sits down with us to discuss her book and shares her experiences supporting her late husband as they navigate life with a terminal illness. She discusses the writing and publishing process, the ups and downs involved with being a caregiver, and the idea that we all have the ability to experience a dignified death. Joanne’s writing is truthful, funny, vulnerable, empowering, and emotional — but most of all- filled with kindness, compassion, and love. Thank you Joanne, for sharing your and Alan’s experiences with us. We encourage our listeners to grab a copy of her touching book ! Learn more about the podcast & follow our story - deathwithdignitypodcast.com // @DWDPodcast2021 ( Twitter ), dwd_podcast ( Instagram )…

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Episode 18 with Hospice Nurse Penny 57:31

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Send us a Text - Leave an email in your message if you want to hear back from us! Nurse Penny has been comforting and supporting people during their end-of-life experiences for many years. She also has a substantial social media following on TikTok and Instagram . Nurse Penny uses social media to educate people about Hospice Services, Advanced Directives and wills, and death anxiety and how it impacts our lives. We encourage you to follow Penny on social media. We thank her for her advocacy and enlightenment on the subject of death and dying. Nurse Penny Instagram Nurse Penny TikTok Learn more about the podcast & follow our story - deathwithdignitypodcast.com // @DWDPodcast2021 ( Twitter ), dwd_podcast ( Instagram )…

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Episode 17 with Rev. Kathleen Hatlevig & Allison Kestenbaum 1:22:35

3 years ago1:22:35

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Send us a Text - Leave an email in your message if you want to hear back from us! Spiritual care is an integral component of the healing process, and in this episode, Allison Kestenbaum and Rev. Katie Whipple-Hatelvig join us from the UCSD Chaplain and Spiritual Care Services. These two individuals provide compassion and spiritual support to both patients and families, offering a variety of services including crisis intervention, spiritual support, support in decision making and ethical dilemmas, providing prayers, blessings, rituals, and end-of-life support. Specifically, learn how Allison and Katie wander along the delicate lines of faith and beliefs while offering guidance during one’s End of Life Experience, including paths such as Medical Aid in Dying. Learn more about the podcast & follow our story - deathwithdignitypodcast.com // @DWDPodcast2021 ( Twitter ).…

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Episode 16 with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani 1:40:30

3 years ago1:40:30

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Send us a Text - Leave an email in your message if you want to hear back from us! TW // Eating Disorders Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani is an internist, who specializes in eating disorders. She is from Northern California, but moved to Boston for School. Once she finished her schooling, she moved to Colorado. Dr. Gaudiani now runs the nations top medical stabilization program for adults with eating disorders. She recently made news when she authored a study in which she prescribed medical aid in dying medication to three of her patients. In this episode, we dive into the difficult world of eating disorders. Link to the paper —> https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35168671/ Learn more about the podcast & follow our story - deathwithdignitypodcast.com // @DWDPodcast2021 ( Twitter ).…

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Episode 15 with Death Doula Meagan Williams 1:21:17

3 years ago1:21:17

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Send us a Text - Leave an email in your message if you want to hear back from us! Meagan Williams resides in Oregon and has a deep history of supporting others and empowering her community. A retired transition teacher, Meagan now works with Compassion and Choices, an advocacy organization working towards the goal of giving people the option of Medical Aid in Dying. Meagan also serves her community as a Death Doula, helping those transition from life to death. In this episode, we are thrilled to learn from Meagan as she explains the role and responsibilities of a Death Doula. Thank you Meagan for your constant commitment to making the world a better place. Learn more about the podcast & follow our story - deathwithdignitypodcast.com // @DWDPodcast2021 ( Twitter ).…

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Episode 14 with Dr. Chandana Banerjee 1:00:03

3 years ago1:00:03

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Send us a Text - Leave an email in your message if you want to hear back from us! Dr. Chandana Banerjee is a medical doctor who works at City of Hope, located in Los Angeles, California. She has expertise in pediatrics, palliative care, end of life care, and hospice care. Describing End of Life care as an “Art”, Dr. Banerjee also developed the End of Life Symposium in 2019, an annual event focusing on end of life care and education involving physicians, nurses, advanced care practitioners, hospice clinicians, and others who are interested in the subject matter. In this episode, Dr. Banerjee shares her life experiences with us, including her love for poetry, and weighs in on the Medical Aid in Dying debate. Learn more about the podcast & follow our story - deathwithdignitypodcast.com // @DWDPodcast2021 ( Twitter ).…

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Episode 13 with Danna Nelson 1:26:51

3 years ago1:26:51

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Send us a Text - Leave an email in your message if you want to hear back from us! We were excited to sit down and interview Danna Nelson, a young woman living in Minnesota with a rare cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma; an aggressive cancer which forms in the soft tissues. Danna was diagnosed while living in Finland at the age of 22. It was a pleasure listening and conversing with Danna, as she is the first individual we’ve interviewed for the DwD Podcast who is in a similar position as Andrew; a young adult living with a terminal disease, simply looking to have a choice during their end of life experience. Danna takes the time to share her interests, what motivates her, and how cancer has both positively and negatively impacted her life. We thank Danna for displaying tremendous compassion and courage while taking the necessary risks to empower those individuals fighting for a choice. Enjoy the episode. Learn more about the podcast & follow our story - deathwithdignitypodcast.com // @DWDPodcast2021 ( Twitter ).…

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Episode 12 with Erika Gergerich 1:12:54

3 years ago1:12:54

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Send us a Text - Leave an email in your message if you want to hear back from us! Friends, in today’s episode, Erika Gergerich joins us from Arkansas to share her stories as a stage IV breast cancer patient, a professor at the University level, and a single mother! She has a teenage daughter and a 4 year old son; Erika provides powerful insight to our listeners, sharing the difficulties and successes of balancing her life as a mom with a terminal disease, along with the other major responsibilities that comes with being a cancer patient. We appreciate that despite such a heavy topic, Erika leads the discussion with grace, positivity, love, and honesty. Thank you for listening, and enjoy the episode. Learn more about the podcast & follow our story - deathwithdignitypodcast.com // @DWDPodcast2021 ( Twitter ).…

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Episode 11 with Allyne Hammer 1:09:32

3 years ago1:09:32

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Send us a Text - Leave an email in your message if you want to hear back from us! We are joined by Allyne Hammer, a resident of California who was diagnosed with lymphoma, and a brain tumor, over 12 years ago! Since the diagnosis, she had tried the standard treatment of care, only to experience the rarest and most harrowing of side effects. Recognizing that traditional medicine wasn’t helpful in her case, Alina has been experimenting with various homeopathic remedies for over a decade and continues to live in conjunction with her cancer. Thank you Alina, for sharing your unique story with us while advocating for quality end of life care. We hope you enjoy the episode. Learn more about the podcast & follow our story - deathwithdignitypodcast.com // @DWDPodcast2021 ( Twitter ).…

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Episode 10 with Dr. Roger Kligler 1:02:19

3 years ago1:02:19

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Send us a Text - Leave an email in your message if you want to hear back from us! A long-time advocate for medical aid in dying, Roger Kligler is a retired physician in Falmouth, MA, living with prostate cancer. In this episode, Roger shares his journey with cancer and advocacy experiences, and gives us a glimpse into his life as he prepares for a lawsuit against the state of MA, which would declare that Medical Aid in Dying is not criminal under Massachusetts law, meaning prosecution of any physician providing medication to a qualified patient would be unconstitutional. Learn more about the podcast & follow our story - deathwithdignitypodcast.com // @DWDPodcast2021 ( Twitter ).…

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Episode 9 with Kim Callinan 1:02:02

3 years ago1:02:02