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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…

The Artistic Heart

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This is The Artistic Heart podcast, featuring Anna Meade and Jack Wallen. How do you create in the face of darkness, confronting your fear and loathing to find the way forward on the artist's path? Join us for warm and comforting conversations about creativity and the arts, the challenges and delights. This show is for people who want to create but feel hopeless, whether you have written forty books or never picked up your pen, whether you want to draw or paint or dance or sing, whether you consider yourself an artist or yearn for wonderland. We want to inspire, inform and empower. Come sit at our table.

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The Artistic Heart

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Cause and Effect is Your Friend 49:37

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Cause and effect is the artist's best friend. Not only can it help you create in the moment, it can help you discover those "happy accidents" that your muse most certainly intended for you all along. Listen in on how our hosts discovered this style of creativity and how it can be used to make you a better artist.…

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"Perfect" Characters and The Galatea Trap 38:02

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Is the perfect character preventing your story from being believable? The Galatea Trap (aka Mary Sue) is a real problem in fiction and film. Characters' flaws are what make them compelling, so when can you use the Galatea Trap to your advantage?

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Active Listening is your Gateway to Great Work 45:05

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Can you hear me? Can you REALLY hear me? Do you not only hear the words I'm saying but the subtext beneath them? In this episode of The Artistic Heart, your hosts not only explain the art of active listening but how it can vastly improve your craft. This time around, you best listen with your ears, your eyes, your heart, and your soul.…

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Medium Matters...But How? 43:31

4 years ago43:31

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Why stick with only one art form, when there's so much to learn from venturing outside your comfort zone? Anna and Jack help you to realize there's a world of art (and mistakes) to learn from.

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The Care & Feeding Of The Artistic Heart 44:55

4 years ago44:55

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Oscar Wilde said it best. "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." To do that, you must know yourself and how art (or the lack of art) affects you. This episode of Artistic Heart dives into those moments where we, as artists, truly learn what makes us tick and prevents us from spiraling down the impostor syndrome drain.…

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Dead European Men - Is That All There Is? 43:15

4 years ago43:15

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Art does its best to evolve to either mirror the changes in society or help society rise above its faults. But revering the same old white, male, European canon doesn't do us any favors. This episode of Artistic Heart challenges the idea of the patriarchy in art.

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Instant Awkwardness (Just Add Compliments) 45:34

4 years ago45:34

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Artists don't take compliments well. At all. Learning to be graceful with such interactions can help you rise above your ego and kick doubt to the curb. This episode of Artistic Heart takes a look at the challenge of accepting compliments as an artist.

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Extraordinary Inspiration In The Ordinary 45:12

4 years ago45:12

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Ordinary might be the enemy of art, but it doesn't have to be the rival to creativity. Learn how to find beauty in everyday things. This episode of Artistic Heart helps you to understand the importance of the ordinary and how it can boost your creativity.

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Reviews Aren't Facts (Repeat As Needed) 40:16

4 years ago40:16

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When you're given feedback of your work, it's important to understand the difference between opinion and truth—because knowing which is which can mean the difference between a boost in your confidence or the release of your inner impostor. This episode of Artistic Heart helps you to discern what is truth and what is opinion.…

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Reimagining Routine As Artistic Ritual 45:13

4 years ago45:13

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Routine might sound like a threat to that which makes you artistic. The reality is, routine can help you survive your artistic dry spells. This episode of Artistic Heart helps you to accept that everyday drudgery can be a tool to expand your craft.

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Art Isn't A Commodity, But Eating Is Good 40:18

4 years ago40:18

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Putting a price on art doesn't have to discredit or disgrace the craft. But the space between art and commodity is a fine line that most artists desperately want, but fear to tread. This episode of Artistic Heart answers the question, when is it okay to put a price on art.

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Finding Your Light When Theatre Goes Dark 32:55

4 years ago32:55

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Theatre was our main creative outlet, and when the pandemic brought that to a grinding halt, we felt temporarily lost. On this episode, we explore how artists grow through times of stress, and how the lessons of 2020 can continue to serve creators looking for new ways to create and collaborate.

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Introducing: The Artistic Heart 2:37

4 years ago2:37