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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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We're in an information war. Jerm Warfare, hosted by South African award-winning cartoonist and podcaster, is about pushing back and fighting the good fight, one dangerous idea at a time.

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We're in an information war. Jerm Warfare, hosted by South African award-winning cartoonist and podcaster, is about pushing back and fighting the good fight, one dangerous idea at a time.

Visit jermwarfare.com for the video podcast and exclusive global commnunity.

448 episoade

#Society #South Africa #News Talk #News #Jerm

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What if The Beatles didn’t write or record their own music? 1:20:27

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The Beatles have sold between 600 and 800 million units—albums, singles, or digital downloads—making them the most successful pop band of all time. They were a brilliant band and definitely among my favourite acts. But what if they neither wrote nor recorded much of their music? Mike Williams is a musician who runs the Sage of Quay website , which is packed with research and in-depth analyses of not only The Beatles but also the broader entertainment industry. Basically, Mike argues that The Beatles—whether they knew it or not—weren’t the organic counterculture heroes they’re portrayed as. He suggests they were deliberately shaped by forces like the Tavistock Institute to serve a hidden cultural agenda, and a bunch of their music wasn’t even written or recorded by them. 📺 Watch video episode…

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The Scofield Bible and Israel 1:11:15

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🕰️ This was recorded in early 2024. Why do millions of Christians believe that Jews are God's chosen people and Israel is God's chosen land? Well, over a century ago, he spread the idea of biblical dispensationalism—a false doctrine—through a variation of the Bible called the Scofield Reference Bible. It was really just republications of standard Bible translations but with added footnotes on each page. Many Bibles today still use the Scofield footnotes, knowingly or unknowingly. In short, Jews aren’t God’s chosen people, nor is Israel His chosen land—a false doctrine gripping evangelical Christians and Jews alike, driving the former to blindly champion Jews and modern Israel. Stephen Sizer is a theologian and author with quite a lengthy biography and he joined me on my podcast to chat about the dangerous influence of Scofield (including who he was and who he worked with). 📺 Watch video episode…

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What is the Genesis 6 Conspiracy? 1:20:06

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The Genesis 6 Conspiracy , by Gary Wayne, is a provocative theory rooted in the biblical account of Genesis 6:1-4, where the ‘sons of God’ (fallen angels) have sex with women to produce the Nephilim, who are bent on humanity’s destruction. Gary argues that the offspring of the fallen angels survived the Flood, and their descendants can be traced today, woven into the fabric of secret societies, including aristocracy such as the Black Nobility . 📺 Watch video episode…

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The Spanish flu was a myth 1:08:20

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🕰️ This was recorded in 2024. Everything you were taught about this supposedly deadly virus from the early 20th century is nonsense. A lot of people did die, but not from a pathogen. Michael Bryant, in his outstandingly researched article, Exploding the Spanish Flu Myth , notes that the Spanish flu wasn’t caused by a virus, but by the harsh environmental conditions of World War I. In other words, there is no evidence of a deadly pathogen spreading between people. What happened, as Michael explains, was a collection of war-related consequences. I mean, isn’t it a total coincidence that WW1 and the Spanish flu ended around the same time? 📺 Watch the video episode…

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Busting Western myths about China 1:10:33

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It’s so strange how smart people insist on parroting false claims about China, and it’s likely a consequence of decades of propaganda. An excellent Substack called Austrian China examines China from an Austrian School of Economics perspective, featuring multiple contributors, including an American economist, Scott , who has lived in China for many years. My discussion with Scott largely centres on their Top Ten Myths About China series of articles. 📺 Watch video episode…

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Why artificial intelligence will never take over 58:15

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Stop worrying about machines controlling humanity. It can't and won't ever happen for a number of very good reasons. Jobst Landgrebe co-authored a refreshingly good take on AI, called Why Machines Will Never Rule the World , in which he argues that, well, you know, machines will never rule the world. It’s refreshingly good because the zeitgeist is dominated by fear and paranoia. 📺 Watch video episode…

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Decoding psychological operations and false flags 1:15:31

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Governments and media shape our perceptions in subtle ways, making it nearly impossible to know what is true and what is not true. COVID-19 is a disease caused by the novel, deadly SARS-CoV-2 virus, which was released from a lab in China, triggering a global pandemic. Except that, well, no, it's all nonsense. There is no COVID-19 and there was no pandemic. COVID-19 was a military and psychological operation involving fear and propaganda to control and manipulate masses of people. Those behind it include government agencies (such as the Department of Defence ), pharmaceutical companies, central bankers, NGOs (such as the Gates Foundation), the media, and more. A false flag operation (or just false flag) is when a government or group pretends to be someone else to do something bad. They do this to make it look like their enemies did it. This way, they can start a war or create division. An example is the Israeli attack on the USS Liberty in 1967. Ole Dammegard runs a website called Light on Conspiracies , where, as the name implies, he sheds light on conspiracies, as well as unpacking and decoding psyops (psychological operations), false flags, and other subversions of reality. 📺 Watch video episode…

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LED lighting is pretty bad for your health 1:08:58

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🕰️ This episode was recorded in early 2024. Nisa Khan is a scientist studying the effects of LED lighting and is concerned about its negative impact on well-being. It's weird that I need to type this but, since some people believe that men can become women, let's get this out of the way. The light you're exposed to daily significantly affects your health. Natural sunlight is, by far, the healthiest, offering benefits beyond just vitamin D production. That's why I've stopped using sunscreen and sunglasses, except in extreme cases, realising that the sun isn't the enemy and it makes no sense to block the full light spectrum from my skin and eyes. LEDs worsen your vision. LEDs can make you sick through mitochondrial dysfunction. LEDs damage your sleep. 📺 Watch video episode…

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Humans do not come from Africa 1:16:56

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There is historical evidence of multiple human races originating in different parts of the world, and Darwinian evolution is nonsense. Bruce Fenton, author of The Forgotten Exodus: The Into Africa Theory of Human Evolution , also doesn't buy it. He argues that humans didn't originate in Africa and then migrate 'out of Africa.' Instead, they originated in various places around the world and eventually made their way into Africa. Talking points: Political influences on anthropology Migration patterns and early human evidence in multiple locations Darwinian evolution is junk science Multiple human races Extraterrestrial (or God) connections to human origins 📺 Watch video episode…

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Fruit is not healthy, but fatty red meat is 1:06:09

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Everything we are told about good nutrition is wrong, and that's because the establishment wants us to be unhealthy. The pharmaceutical industry and governments have been feeding us lies about nutrition for decades, all in an effort to keep us unhealthy and dependent on their products and services. Zoë Harcombe is a highly qualified researcher, author, and public speaker in the field of diet and health. Her website is packed with superb articles, opinions, data, and more. She busts a lot of dietary myths. 📺 Watch video episode…

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The myth of the knight in shining armour 57:52

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Contrary to popular belief, knights never actually wore shining armour. Despite its romanticised portrayal in movies, the reality is more boring. In short, the knight in shining armour image is a product of storytelling rather than reality. The shiny appearance comes from the misconception that armour was always made of polished steel. As it turns out, armour was made from a variety of materials including leather, chain mail, and plate armour. And, well, the primary purpose of armour was to protect, not to look pretty and sparkly. Chris Dobson is a Master Armourer who became an Art Historian, and he refers to himself as a renaissance dissident. 📺 Watch video episode…

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The true story behind the JFK assassination 1:25:00

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🕰️ This episode was recorded in 2022. Lee Harvey Oswald did not assassinate John F Kennedy; instead, he was framed by the CIA. In reality, multiple shooters were involved in the incident. Since the official story is nonsense, what is the truth? James Fetzer , a historian, contends that the assassination of JFK was orchestrated by several individuals connected to central intelligence, including Lyndon B Johnson. I'm yet to hear a better breakdown of the conspiracy. This conversation is 🔥. 📺 Watch the video episode…

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Why Trump's executive order for Afrikaners is misguided 35:03

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It's great that the US president acknowledges the attack on Afrikanerdom, but relocating Afrikaners is the wrong strategy. Joost Strydom is the spokesman for Orania , an Afrikaner-only town in the middle of South Africa. He explained why Trump's executive order for Afrikaners is both hit and miss. 📺 Watch video episode…

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The world is heading towards a technocratic dystopia 1:26:51

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🕰️ This episode was recorded in early 2022, but is even more relevant now. Technocracy is the most devastating system of control because it's capitalism and communism wrapped in sexy packaging. Technocracy, also known as stakeholder capitalism , is a system of governance where technical experts, scientists, and engineers hold decision-making power instead of poiticians, and it focuses on efficiency, optimisation, and centralisation. Patrick Wood is probably one of the world's leading thinkers on technocracy and runs the incredible Technocracy News website which covers Agenda 2030, Sustainable Development , the green economy, scienticism, and transhumanism . 📺 Watch the video episode…

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There is no Uyghur genocide in China 54:17

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