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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…

On the Middle

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A podcast focused on young adolescents in the middle grades and the adults that teach, support, and care for them. On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

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On the Middle

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A podcast focused on young adolescents in the middle grades and the adults that teach, support, and care for them. On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

13 episódios

#Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Thomas Kelly, Carl Zoolkoski #Carl Zoolkoski #Thomas Kelly

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Safety First 46:57

há 3 dias46:57

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In this episode of On the Middle, Thomas and Carl discuss school safety from an emotional perspective as a means of being proactive, just, and thoughtful. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

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All vs. Almost 42:16

há 4 weeks42:16

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In this episode of On The Middle, Thomas and Carl continue their discussion of advisory programs, focusing on the philosophical aspects of the topic. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

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Maslow Magic 44:01

há 6 weeks44:01

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On this episode of On The Middle, Thomas and Carl discuss the importance of advisory programs and how they meet the criteria for one of AMLE’s characteristics of successful middle schools: that every student has an adult advocate that supports their academic and personal growth. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.…

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New Year's Re-Starter Pack 41:29

há 9 weeks41:29

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On this episode of On The Middle, Thomas and Carl talk about how educators can successfully prepare for a return to school after Winter Break by evaluating their mindset, reflecting on things that went well/not well, and determining what they hope to accomplish the rest of the year. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.…

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Meet Them Where? 43:55

há 14 weeks43:55

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In this episode of On the Middle, Carl and Thomas discuss what it means to understand and value young adolescents. Part of the AMLE Series, themes include development responsiveness and viewing students as capable and creative members of the classroom. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.…

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The AMLE Series: This We Believe 42:32

há 16 weeks42:32

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In this episode of On the Middle, Carl and Thomas share about their experience with the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE). The organization's position paper, This We Believe, serves as a philosophical guide for educators of young adolescents. On the Middle is not sponsored by AMLE. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.…

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Monsters, Masks, and Metrics 38:14

há 18 weeks38:14

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In this episode of On the Middle, Thomas and Carl discuss one of the more fear-inducing aspects of Spooky Season, the teacher observation. What should an observation in a middle grades classroom look like, and what should teachers, coaches, administrators be looking for? Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.…

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Cs Get Degrees 41:11

há 21 weeks41:11

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On this episode of On The Middle, Thomas and Carl continue to discuss the dangers of antiquated grading practices like the use of zeros and grading students based on behavior. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

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A for Effort, Part 2 39:30

há 23 weeks39:30

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Hosts Thomas Kelly and Dr. Carl Zoolkoski continue their discussion on outdated, unsound, and unscrupulous grading practices. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

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A for Effort 41:25

há 23 weeks41:25

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Hosts Thomas Kelly and Dr. Carl Zoolkoski discuss the pitfalls of traditional grading and how antiquated practices sneak in to haunt us when we don't even realize it. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

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The Honeymoon's Over 38:55

há 25 weeks38:55

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Thomas and Carl review their first month back in the classroom and discuss the changes they've noticed in students now that they've adapted to their new routines and schedules. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

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Back to School: Day 1 Priorities 36:45

há 26 weeks36:45

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Hosts Thomas Kelly and Dr. Carl Zoolkoski discuss the importance of classroom management and how management is the core of the educational experience a student has in a classroom. Send us a text On the Middle is a production of KZ Education Consulting, LLC.

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Back to School: New Beginnings 34:54

há 26 weeks34:54