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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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We help entrepreneurs and high performers transform successful careers into successful lives. The key to happiness isn't self-help platitudes or meditation retreats, but the most powerful technology ever created: philosophy. Hosted by Tal Tsfany, an entrepreneur-turned-intellectual and Don Watkins, an intellectual-turned-business leader, The Unhappy Millionaire will challenge the way you think about happines—and give you the tools you need to build a life that you love.

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Does Happiness Lead to Failure? 24:30

há 20 weeks24:30

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Is being a happy and successful entrepreneur possible or are those with relentless focus and drive always fueled by fear and insecurity? Tal and Don discuss how happiness is found in hard, fulfilling work, and without love for your work, success feels like failure.

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Why You Refuse to Change 26:13

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Many people aren't fully happy with their careers, despite having the freedom to choose their work. The issue isn't a lack of opportunity, it's usually lack of clarity, emotional resistance, self-esteem issues, or execution challenges. People may not know what they want, fear change, doubt their abilities, or struggle to take action. You can address these by exploring your interests, understanding and evaluating your emotions, challenging your self-evaluations, and taking small steps to learn through action.…

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The Happiest CEO 31:07

há 26 weeks31:07

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In this episode, Tal explains how he has structured his job as CEO of the Ayn Rand Institute to maximize his own happiness and success. Aligning work with personal values and interests is important but can seem difficult to implement. Tal and Don discuss practical strategies for designing your role at work, even for those who aren’t upper level managers.…

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Stoicism is for Losers 28:54

há 29 weeks28:54

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Stoicism is gaining popularity among ambitious individuals. Despite its appeal in teaching how to deal with adversity and achieve serenity, it is fundamentally an anti-happiness philosophy. It promotes detachment from external values like wealth, health, and relationships, advocating for indifference and focusing solely on moral character. Tal and Don discuss why this detachment won't lead to happiness but to a life lacking true fulfillment and joy.…

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Who Cares What Your Mom Thinks? 26:08

há 31 weeks26:08

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Tal & Don discuss the concept of second-handedness and how it destroys happiness. Inspired by the character Bobby Newport from Parks & Rec, they delve into why living to impress others, even your parents, can be so detrimental. They define what it means to be a second-hander, discuss its destructive impact, and share strategies to live confidently according to your own values.…

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More Selfishness, Healthier Relationships 27:58

há 32 weeks27:58

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Tal and Don discuss how healthy work relationships are built on mutual rational self-interest. They explore how emotions like love, friendship, respect, and admiration arise from appreciating another's virtues, providing personal pleasure in return.

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The Truth About Honesty 28:37

há 34 weeks28:37

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Many believe that businessmen must lie and cheat in order to be successful. This sets up a moral dilemma—does ambition mean you must choose between honesty and success? Instead, Don and Tal argue that true success and happiness depend on a deep commitment to honesty. The joy of productive work isn't just about the money, but about the satisfaction of creating and building something meaningful.…

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Who Are You? 26:28

há 36 weeks26:28

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There is a saying in Hebrew: Every man is a universe within himself. That universe is made up of what you value. A strong sense of personal identity comes from knowing what you value.

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Charity Is Not a Virtue 22:04

há 37 weeks22:04

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Charity can be a worthy way to promote your values, but you get moral credit for earning your fortune, not giving it away.

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Finding Work You Love 25:11

há 39 weeks25:11

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Is there a conflict between work and life? Most people never realize that work can be something you are passionate about and something you choose. Tal and Don discuss how to connect passion, motivation and execution at work.

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It's All About You 35:57

há 40 weeks35:57

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Business success and personal happiness don't come from serving others. They come from pursuing your rational self-interest. As fictional architect Howard Roark said "I don't intend to build in order to have clients. I intend to have clients in order to build."

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Is Burnout a Myth? 28:31

há 41 weeks28:31

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Burnout is real, but it’s often the result, not of working too hard or too much, but of doing the wrong work.

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The Happiness Killers 30:51

há 42 weeks30:51

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Oh no my cat is sick! Deal with stress and anxiety by gaining clarity about what’s truly important to you. Then create a working system to achieve what you want that honors your hierarchy of values.

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Six Happiness Myths REFUTED 34:06

há 43 weeks34:06

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Happiness is not a temporary state or partial satisfaction, but a life you consistently love living. A state of human thriving. Don & Tal refute these six happiness myths: 1. Happiness is a myth. 2. You can will yourself to happiness if you just think positively. 3. Happiness is subjective. 4. Psychologists know what makes us happy. 5. Happiness comes from serving a cause greater than yourself. 6. Career success will make you happy.…

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For the Love of Money 29:31

há 44 weeks29:31