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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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Hola! And welcome! In this episode, I tell you about my life-long love story with Spanish.

I became bilingual while not living in a Spanish speaking country, while not using Spanish in the work-place, and while not having a Spanish speaking community surrounding me. I made this happen because my heart wanted it. Now, I want to share this love and what I've learned in the process with you!

Intro Song- "Mi Swing es Tropical" by Quantic & Nickodemus

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Spanish With Kerry

Bienvenidos!

Spanish With Kerry

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published há 5 anos

M4A•Home de episódios

Hola! And welcome! In this episode, I tell you about my life-long love story with Spanish.

Intro Song- "Mi Swing es Tropical" by Quantic & Nickodemus

Stay in touch-
- Instagram @kerrybe_
- Facebook SpanishWithKerry
- TikTok @kerrybe_

16 episódios

#Podcasting Education #Kerry Brennan

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Language & Identity- Growing up Latina in the US with Annette Toro 40:04

há 4 years40:04

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"Feeling unable to claim your identity because of not having the language..." A reality that many Latinos who grow up in the United States face. If they don't have mastery of the language, they may be told they're "not really Mexican, not really Puerto Rican, not really Venezuelan..." etc. In this conversation, Annette shares her journey of having grown up spending every summer in Puerto Rico and later losing fluidity in the language as an adult. The humbling and emotionally charged journey of picking up the language again is something that I believe will resonate with many listeners. Find Annette & Whole Hoops on Instagram @wholehoops www.wholehoops.com…

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How to Maximize Progress in Spanish in 2021 // Aquí, Acá, Allí and Allá 17:43

há 4 years17:43

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Looking to make 2021 your year for learning Spanish? In part one, I share my perspective on how to maximize progress and set realistic goals for yourself. Do you know there's multiple ways to say "here" and "there" in Spanish? Part two looks at the differences between aquí, acá, allí and allá. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! I was so happy to spend time back home with my family. Thanks for your patience as I allowed myself to be present there. <3…

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Expressing Emotion in Spanish 22:01

há 4 years22:01

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How do we attach feelings to words? How can we feel like we're really expressing things close to our heart in our second language? It's a challenge you'll inevitably face in the language learning process. In this episode, I share some reflections as well as vocabulary that can help you to better express yourself in Spanish.…

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Training your Brain for Spanish // Saber & Conocer 20:22

há 4 years20:22

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How is it that you can recognize the sound of your name above hundreds of sounds in any given environment? We can use this same mechanism within the brain to tune into the language we're learning, improve our listening comprehension, and understand the more challenging aspects of grammar. Part 1 of this episode explains how. In Part 2, we look at Saber & Conocer... two verbs that can mean "to know." How to know when to use which "to know?" HA! That's what me and my buddy David Faulkner help you to understand. *CLARIFICATION- I say that "conocer" is always used for "meeting someone" What I mean is meeting someone for the first time. To imply that you came to know someone through work, you would use "conocer." Conocer is NOT used, however, when meeting up with someone. If you want to express that you and your friends met up at a restaurant, you would use "encontrarse." Links & References - Saber & Conocer Practice "De Cabo a Rabo. The Most Comprehenzive Guide to Learning Spanish Ever Written." - David Faulkner…

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Fallen off track? Let's rekindle that flame between you and Spanish 17:32

há 4 years17:32

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If you're in this thing for real, you're going to get overwhelmed at times. There's so so so much to learn... even if you want to be "just conversational." So sometimes we need to put the heavy stuff aside and reconnect to what it is that we love about the language. That's exactly what I did in this episode. I share with you some vocab that I've learned since I've moved to Puerto Rico that I just love! You'll hear my smile. :D What is it that you love about Spanish? Be able to go back to that in times where you feel bogged down and overwhelmed by parts of the language that you don't love as much.…

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It's About Connection, with Jordan Nealy 1:00:08

há 4 years1:00:08

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Jordan Nealy joins me for the first interview of this podcast to share his experience of becoming bilingual. His story captures what the language learning process is truly about. Anyone who hopes to achieve a level of fluency would benefit greatly from adopting his mindset. My sincerest thanks to you, Jordan. I enjoyed this conversation so so much and am grateful to have crossed paths with you. Find Jordan on TikTok @jwnealy Find me on Instagram & TikTok @kerrybe_ and on Facebook @Spanish With Kerry…

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The table is a lady, the book is a dude! Gender of nouns in Spanish. 16:47

há 4 years16:47

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Every THING has a gender in Spanish... and you have to learn the gender of everything . Which can be a bit daunting considering every rule regarding masculine & feminine nouns has an exception! So folks, this is pure memorization (plus time and making mistakes and learning from them). Today's episode is all about TRICKS to help your brain remember which words are masculine and which are feminine. I also talk about tricks for remembering the order of vowels in general. Stay in touch! Find me on Instagram and TikTok @kerrybe_ Find me on Facebook at Spanish with Kerry.…

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The hardest thing I've ever done // Gustar & Encantar 20:56

há 4 years20:56

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" Me gusta "- El Kanka How to tell someone "I like you" in Spanish ;) The verbs Gustar and Encantar will be used to express when we like or love something, but the set-up is different in Spanish. Me gusta el chocolate- I like chocolate Te gusta bailar- you like to dance Me gustan las casas acá- I like the houses here No le gusto - He doesn't like me Me gustas tú- I like you Me encantan las flores- I love the flowers Tú me encantas - I adore you…

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Reflexive Verbs // Listening Comprehension- Daily Routine 12:09

há 4 years12:09

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To start to understand better the why and when of reflexive verbs, let's look at a number of examples of verbs that exist both as reflexive and as regular verbs. In part two, follow along with this transcript of "La Rutina Diaria de un Maestro" (The Daily Routine of a Teacher). Here's a great way to see reflexive verbs in action! Durante el año escolar tengo casi la misma rutina cada semana. De lunes a viernes, me levanto a las 6 de la mañana. Tengo muchas cosas que hacer después de levantarme. Primero, me baño y me lavo el pelo. Después de bañarme, me lavo los dientes y salgo del baño para vestirme. Normalmente, me visto en mi cuarto. Alrededor de la seis y media, desayuno. Normalmente como huevos con pan tostado. Siempre tomo mi cafecito con leche. Después de desayunar, preparo mi almuerzo. Después, como a las 7, me preparo para salir. Recojo mis papeles, mi mochila, mi ropa para hacer ejercicio, y mi almuerzo. Suelo salir a las 7 y 15 en punto.…

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Staying inspired // HIGH FREQUENCY VERBS in Opposition 15:51

há 4 years15:51

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Some lines from The Alchemist, by Paolo Coelho- "Entonces, ¿por qué debo escuchar mi corazón? Porque no conseguirás nunca mantenerlo callado. E incluso si finges no escuchar lo que dice, él estará dentro de tu pecho, repitiendo siempre lo que piensa sobre la vida y el mundo. ...Nadie logra huir de su corazón. Por eso es mejor escuchar lo que él dice." Staying inspired isn't as pretty as it sounds! Learn what's on the flip side of the "inspiration" coin and learn to use it as fuel. In part two, learning verbs as opposite pairs. Llegar - to arrive/to get there/to get here Salir - to leave/to get out Venir - to come Ir - to go Abrir - to open Cerrar - to close…

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The Brain Boost- Being Bilingual // Using "Estar" 18:26

há 4 years18:26

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Being bilingual has some pretty RAD EFFECTS on the brain. Here's the article I pulled from for Part 1 : " How a second language can boost the brain " Part 2: To Be or To Be? This week, we break down when to use "Estar" P- position L- location A- action C- condition E- emotion

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That Moment You Switch to Spanish // "Ser" to Describe Yourself & Others 17:32

há 4 years17:32

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Let them have that "take the bra off" feeling! This week, we look at the verb "Ser" which means "to be". We use "ser" to describe ourselves- our personality, our physical characteristics. So use this verb as a way to practice building REALLY VALUABLE vocabulary and phrases that help you talk about yourself and the people in your life! Here's the acronym for using "Ser" D- Date O- Occupation C- Characteristic T- Time O- Origin R- Relationship…

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8 Tips to Guarantee Progress // Pronunciation Practice 25:02

há 4 years25:02

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If the man speaks 8 languages... let's respect his input on the whole language learning process. Find Olly Richards as "iwillteachyoualanguage" The most important activity for language learning! Listen to audio while following along with the text. Here are the websites I mentioned: Fluency Prof- https://www.fluencyprof.com/free-spanish-audio.html Learn Practical Spanish Online- https://www.learnpracticalspanishonline.com/beginner/beginner-readings.html Our phrases for pronunciation practice- Mi abuela tiene 6 nietos My grandmother has 6 grandchildren Laura hace ejercicio todos los días Laura works out (exercises) every day Hay un perro afuera de mi casa there’s a dog outside my house…

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The KEY to Retaining Vocabulary // Two Phrases in Spanish to Use All Week! 19:14

há 4 years19:14

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Retaining vocabulary is both an art and an algorithm. It's repetition and it's real life experiences. It's a blend of discipline and emotional connection. In part 2 of this episode- I've got a challenge for you! Using these two phrases will help you build an incredible amount of practical vocabulary. Plus, you'll strengthen your connection with that vocabulary because it will be tied to your daily actions! Stay in touch- Instagram & TikTok- @kerrybe_ Facebook- Spanish With Kerry…

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Efficient learning starts with a clear goal // "Tener" expressions 18:17

há 5 years18:17