The Palmer Files podcast

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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…

The Palmer Files Podcast

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A podcast about the pursuit of knowledge through interesting and engaging conversation, hosted by Agent Palmer. Released every other Tuesday.

100 episoade

The Palmer Files Podcast

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A podcast about the pursuit of knowledge through interesting and engaging conversation, hosted by Agent Palmer. Released every other Tuesday.

100 episoade

#Society #Lifestyle #Jason Stershic #Agent Palmer

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Meet Hal Nathan a Visual Storyteller 1:11:42

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Episode 143 features Hal Nathan, recent film school graduate and someone who's just newly out of the structure of formal education and wondering what comes next. We discuss that and how he got into film, writing, editing, what film school does and doesn't prepare you for, accepting not bad, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode halnathan.com AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @AgentPalmer Other Links The Satire of Franken’s "Why Not Me" is Now Just Our Reality The Weekend (Days of the Week) Shuffle Playlist You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions . --End Show Notes Transmission--…

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Keeping it Comfortable and Classy with Ken Sweeney 1:11:51

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Episode 142 features Ken Sweeney, host of The Comfortable Spot podcast. We discuss being curious, podcasting, creating and momentum, starting in music, success and replication, the voice as an instrument, Star Trek, old television, keeping it classy, Dick Cavett and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode thecomfortablespotpodcast.com AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @TheComfortableSpotPodcast @AgentPalmer Other Links Zinoman’s biography of David Letterman should make your Top Ten list on Late Night The Catcher Was A Spy isn’t just for Baseball and Espionage Fans You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions . --End Show Notes Transmission--…

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Creating with Words, Yarn, and More with Alex T. Dragonson 1:01:58

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Episode 141 features Alex T. Dragonson. Who happens to share more than just a few fandoms with me. We met on Mastodon and outside of a few threads there, this is our first real conversation. We discuss music, knitting, anxiety and anxiety remediation, work life balance, early internet experiences, hermitcraft, FOMO and much more! Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode WizardofDocs.neocities.org AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @wizardofdocs @AgentPalmer Other Links Sometimes Three Isn’t the Magic Number An Object of Beauty is in the Eye of the Bookholder You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions . --End Show Notes Transmission--…

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One Final Question: Vol. V 1:02:24

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Episode 140 features Bill, Kristen, NJ, Essa, Stef, Jess, and Danno discussing voices, not working, dinner, communication, decisions, and perhaps even some sociology (or perhaps it’s psychology) and more from the One Final Questions after-credits of this very podcast! Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode WickedTheory.com HoneyBears & SydneyBeans lanternaudioworks.com EssaHansen.com playitdailyukulele.com Expertease From Brain to Keyboard on Twitch AgentPalmer.com Twitter @wickedtheory @kmaemaier @EssaHansen @BadWolfBay87 @AgentPalmer Mastadon @FromBrainToKeyboard @AgentPalmer BlueSky @FromBrain2Keyboard @AgentPalmer Other Links A Reflection on Things Unfinished and Unwritten Is Worst. Person. Ever. a condemnation of all of us? You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions . --End Show Notes Transmission--…

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Meet the Stershics Part II: I Do 51:11

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Episode 139 features my wife, Stefanie Stershic. During this episode we continue our conversation, starting from her cross country journey to move in with me, continuing with our years living together, and culminating in our nuptials. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Listen to 50 Questions with Stefanie ( Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcast ) From Brain to Keyboard on Twitch AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @FromBrainToKeyboard @AgentPalmer BlueSky @FromBrain2Keyboard @AgentPalmer Other Links The Thurber Carnival is short and sweet It’s not Murphy’s law. Robinson proves you’re just Toast You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions . --End Show Notes Transmission--…

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Meet the Stershics Part I: Podcast Fun 1:02:40

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Episode 138 features my wife, Stefanie Stershic. During this episode we discuss how we met, our long distance digital courtship, and much much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Listen to 50 Questions with Stefanie ( Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcast ) From Brain to Keyboard on Twitch AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @FromBrainToKeyboard @AgentPalmer BlueSky @FromBrain2Keyboard @AgentPalmer Other Links From Hiroshima to the Moon is an incredible atomic time capsule Brazen Careerist Makes a Dated but Important Case for Finding a Mentor You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions . --End Show Notes Transmission--…

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To Sing or Not to Sing and more with Dave Hulegaard 55:49

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Episode 137 the return of Dave Hulegaard the musician behind Twelve Days in June. We discuss front man caliber vocals and singing horror stories, revisiting old favorite albums, finding your comfort zone, making up for lost time, playing live again, and much much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Listen to Twelve Days in June's NEW album Hiraeth! ( Spotify ) Twelve Days in June Linktree Twelve Days in June on YouTube Twelve Days in June on Spotify Twelve Days in June on Amazon Music Twelve Days in June on Bandcamp Twelve Days in June on Deezer AgentPalmer.com Threads @twelvedaysinjune @AgentPalmer Other Links Shopping in Jail offers quick trips back to the not-so-distant past Never Mind the Sex: Portnoy’s Complaint is About Finding Yourself You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions . --End Show Notes Transmission--…

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That Nerd Conversation with Morgan from That Nerd Thing 1:05:24

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Episode 136 features Morgan, from That Nerd Thing podcast. We discuss the origins of her show, compare her day job to her podcast, ponder the interchangeability of nerd and geek as terms, and much much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode linktr.ee/Thatnerdthingpod AgentPalmer.com Threads @thatnerdthingpod @AgentPalmer Other Links Inspired Viewing Awaits in These Five Documentaries About Art and Artists Chaotic, irrational, and brilliant: A Confederacy of Dunces takes you for a ride You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions . --End Show Notes Transmission--…

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Tony Rapino II: The Wrath of Friendship 1:11:12

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Episode 135 features the return of Tony Rapino, a man of many hats and talents, who is here because since his last appearance on episode 92 we've become friends! Which means I can ask him leading questions about his writing process and blocks, his baking habits, how he stays motivated, is he a recluse, and just how strong is his need to create and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode AnthonyJRapino.com OrderofComsicChampions.com Youtube.com/retrodaze AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AnthonyJRapino @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links The Tragically Hip needs No Dress Rehearsal to gain new fans Learning more about Steve Prefontaine is its own runner’s high You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions . --End Show Notes Transmission--…

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No Stranger to Fiction with Kristen Hamilton 1:07:26

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Episode 134 features Kristen Hamilton, a fiction book editor, living her best life doing what she loves from the comfort of her home. She's here to discuss how she started her business, learning on the job, multitasking, and working from home, plus we dive into the paralyzing nature of an abundance of choice, discuss comfort foods, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode KristenCorrects.com AgentPalmer.com Threads @kristencorrects @AgentPalmer Other Links October Light has layers beyond its book within a book Hope woven through soon-to-be-legendary Astrid Falls You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions . --End Show Notes Transmission--…

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Finding the Creative Beat After Work and On Radio with Jonathan Roth 1:02:32

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Episode 133 features Jonathan Roth, he’s a drummer, writer, and a professional with more hats than titles, and his job description is basically a to do list, but he’s here to talk about being creatively fulfilled, writing, balance, playing music, listening to music, public radio and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode jonathanroth.co Good Clean Fun on WDIY AgentPalmer.com Twitter @jonroth76 @AgentPalmer Other Links Tragedy plus 80 Years Equals the Ongoing Relevance of The Human Comedy Simon Kuper Makes the Case for Soccer’s Importance You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions . --End Show Notes Transmission--…

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Behind the Music with Twelve Days in June 1:02:04

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Episode 132 features Dave Hulegaard the person behind Twelve Days in June. We discuss his almost two decades hiatus from music, and how he's not only back, he hit the ground running. All that plus learning guitar, hitting publish, returning to things you once loved, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Twelve Days in June Linktree Twelve Days in June on YouTube Twelve Days in June on Spotify Twelve Days in June on Amazon Music Twelve Days in June on Bandcamp Twelve Days in June on Deezer AgentPalmer.com Threads @twelvedaysinjune @AgentPalmer Other Links Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail ‘72 Shows the Rotting Core of Politics from 50 Years Ago Nine Innings with The Church of Baseball You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions . --End Show Notes Transmission--…

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Talking Star Trek The Next Generation with Edward O'Hare 1:06:13

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Episode 131 features the return of my friend and Master to my Padawan in all things Star Trek, Edward O’Hare. He’s back again to discuss my continuing journey this time through all things Star Trek: The Next Generation… Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Star Trek: The Next Generation Star Trek: Generations Star Trek: First Contact Star Trek: Insurrection Star Trek: Nemesis Ed prepares me to watch Star Trek: Deep Space Nine And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode WickedTheory.com AgentPalmer.com/StarTrek AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @LilEddieOHare @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer’s Trek: Star Trek: Nemesis The Intersection of New Tech and Solid Standards on Display in Collision of Power You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Special Guest Producer: Bill Sweeney. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions . --End Show Notes Transmission--…

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Musically There and Back Again with King Triumph 57:30

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Episode 130 features Theo Smith, who you may have heard on streaming music services as King Triumph. We discuss his first album Everything is Fine, his music origin and hiatus from music, as well as, what got him back into it, how things have changed for him, what’s next, and so much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode KingTriumph.com AgentPalmer.com Threads @kingtriumph_official @AgentPalmer Other Links Early Internet Offers Practical Fantasy in Magic of the Plains: By the Sword (A Book Review) The Workweek (Days of the Week) Shuffle Playlist PROMISE by Palmer PROMISES by Palmer You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes , a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions . --End Show Notes Transmission--…

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Reading, Writing, and Gardening with Beth Tabler 1:02:30

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