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…
On TOPP of Organic, host Timber Darnell and co-host Bob Whitney from Texas A&M AgriLife Organic! Our goal is to bring in expert advice as on everything related to Organic Farming in Texas. We will be taking a deep dive into soil health, certification requirements, National Organic Standard Board, crop rotations, pest management, and so much more! Tune in as we explore the world of Organic Farming, you can find “On TOPP of Organic”! We will release every other Wednesday!
On TOPP of Organic, host Timber Darnell and co-host Bob Whitney from Texas A&M AgriLife Organic! Our goal is to bring in expert advice as on everything related to Organic Farming in Texas. We will be taking a deep dive into soil health, certification requirements, National Organic Standard Board, crop rotations, pest management, and so much more! Tune in as we explore the world of Organic Farming, you can find “On TOPP of Organic”! We will release every other Wednesday!
On todays episode of On TOPP of Organic we are back with the Texas state Agronomist, Fred Schrank. Fred is working with NRCS on a program called the Organic Transition Initiative. Stay tuned to learn more about the program and some other usefull information from Fred. NRCS office locator: Service Center Locator | Natural Resources Conservation Service Need help finding a technical service provider? Click the link to get started Find A TSP…
On todays episode of On TOPP of Organic we have the Texas state Agronomist, Fred Schrank. Fred is working with NRCS on a program called the Organic Transition Initiative. Stay tuned to learn more about the program and some other usefull information from Fred. NRCS office locator: Service Center Locator | Natural Resources Conservation Service Need help finding a technical service provider? Click the link to get started Find A TSP Organic Transition Initative 823 Organic Transition Initiative –…
On todays episode of On TOPP of Organic we get to know the new Program coordinator for Texas TOPP. Tyler Cox will be taking over the duties of the TOPP program in Texas. Get to know a little about Tyler and what he will be doing in the future in todays episode.
Tune in this week as we interview Laura Turnbough from Back 4T Farms. She is a great organic champion for the livestock industry. The beef industry is starting to boom in Texas!
We are wrapping up quarter one and leaping into planting season before we know it. Tune in as we catch up with Bob Whitney, and listen to what we have coming up in Texas Organic.
Farmshare Austin is a non-profit certified organic vegetable farm. They have their hands in just about everything that says community. Farmshare Austin builds bridges between the produce grown on their 10-acre certified organic farm in Eastern Travis County and food access programs reaching food insecure communities in Central Texas. Tune in as we talk about record keeping, how to deal with weeds, and so much more.…
In this episode, we have a little more fun than usual! We are joined by Henk Postmus, a multi-generational dairy farmer who started dairying in the Netherlands where he was born and raised. He immigrated to his current dairy farm in Texas in 1998. Henk started his organic journey in 2007 and loves everything about. He is passitonate about organic farming and loves the natural ability ghat God has bestowed upon it.…
We are back and running into the year 2024 with a goal of growing Organic in Texas! Tune in as Timber Darnell and Bob Whitney discuss the latest happenings in the industry, including cotton- What's Next? The dissucing topics are: What is 2024 going to look like for organic in Texas? Grants and upcoming finacial opportunites Upcoming Events Cotton: What's Next?…
Organic Beef Production is far and few between in Texas. Tim Goodnight is the Vice President at Open Range in Gordon, Nebraska. Tim runs the grass fed beef side of the ranch. Tune in as we talk about how raising organic beef and the focus of rangeland management. And yes, OMRI approved vaccines are accepted.…
Enger Farms has been a split farming operation for quite some time now, with both organic and conventional crop and forage being produced. On the organic side of things, Jerod Crawford, a 10-year certified organic farmer, has found the benefits of organic farming. Jerod brings a genuine appproach to farming whether you are organic or conventional. Tune in as we talk about: Changes implemented from the beginning Crop Rotation - what has worked, what has not worked Growing populations Record Keeping…
Rob Warren is a West Texas organic farmer who specializes in growing cotton, peanuts, and grapes using organic practices. In a recent conversation, he shared some insights into his farming methods, his target market, and the challenges he faces as an organic farmer.
Today is our first On TOPP of Organics episode! In this episode, we cover topics within certification! In this organic agriculture convo, we cover: Texas A&M AgriLife Organics Texas A&M AgriLife Organic What is important about Organic agriculture What is the SOE? Strengthening Organic Enforcement | Agricultural Marketing Service (usda.gov) What is Texas TOPP? Texas TOPP – Transition to Organic Partnership Program Be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode!…
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