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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 Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast

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This is a podcast about club baseball.

156 episodes

The Closing Pitch Baseball Podcast

updated il y a environ 8 jours

maison des série•Feed

This is a podcast about club baseball.

156 episodes

#Spiker Helms & David Birkby #David Birkby #Spiker Helms #5 Star #Sports #Baseball

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150. MLB Hitting Expert Reveals His Approach (ft. Matt Borgschulte, Minnesota Twins) 1:20:53

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Matt Borgschulte is a Major League Hitting Coach for the Minnesota Twins. Formerly with the Baltimore Orioles, the St. Louis native shares his insights on hitting, training, and in game adjustments.

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149. Why Working in Pro Sports Is the Ultimate Career (ft. Joshua Korlin, Florida Panthers) 1:37:56

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Josh is one of the youngest executives in professional sports. He shares his story on what he did to become the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for an NHL team.

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145. I Hate The Term Daddy Ball, Here's Why 55:33

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Our 2-cents

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148. Road to the Show (ft. Erik Miller, San Francisco Giants) 38:55

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An interview with Erik Miller of the San Francisco Giants.

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147. Unleash Your Athletic Power! 37:36

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Flow state.

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146. Dugout Chronicles: The Secrets, Rituals, and Hype That Fuel the Game 57:37

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Creating an elite dugout atmosphere.

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144. Baseball Recruiting With NCAA Roster Ruling, NIL, and Transfer Portal 1:00:18

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Evan Pratte is a former 20+ year Division 1 College Coach. Topics we dive into: 1. NCAA roster ruling 2. NCAA Scholarship ruling 3. NIL and future of contracts 4. Relationship between athletic department and the universities 5. College baseball recruiting for high school athletes.

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143. Should Baseball Coaches Let Hitters Swing on 3-0 Counts? 25:46

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We found a chart, thanks to Trey Hannam on division 1 hitter and pitcher counts in 2022. Here's the graphic we're referencing: https://x.com/TJHannam10/status/1843424062493569535 This led to Carter saying he will let his hitters swing on 3-0 counts. I disagree, Dave says he's okay with it.

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142. The Most Underrated and Overrated Topics In Coaching 40:53

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Have we swung too far one way or do you think these things are still underrated and deserve attention? Also, what's underrated? David Birkby, Carter Mize, and Spiker Helms discuss the talking points of a coach with his team.

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141. D2 Athlete to World Ranking (ft. Tyler Christophel) 51:13

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In this episode, we're in conversation with former baseball player turned cross-fitter Tyler Christophel. The division 2 athlete has taken the lessons he learned from the game and has channeled them into a world ranking in Cross Fit. The professional has gained sponsorships, awards, and accolades since finishing his last game at Southwest Missouri Baptist. Follow Tyler: Instagram Time Stamps: (00:00-01:50) Introduction (01:51-09:53) Christo's Athletic Journey (09:54-14:58) An Athlete's identity & the Transition (14:59-20:12) Baseball is the Battle Ground for Preparation (20:13-27:52) Don't get stuck with one version of your vision (27:53-30:45) Finding joy in the journey (30:46-33:57) Junior College Vs 4-year his experience (33:58-41:26) World ranking professional advice to high school athletes (41:27-51:14) Pre and post-reactions before the competition…

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140. Major League University - Austin Byler 57:19

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Austin is the owner and operator of Major League University. Major League University helps players build confidence, learn mindfulness, find peak performance, improve communication, build their emotional intelligence, and grow their team cultures. We dive into all of these topics plus how to handle the weight and pressure of a big dream. 00:00-06:23 What is Major League University? 06:24-16:48 Anxiety, Journaling, and Having Someone Listen 16:49-24:49 Meditation, what it is and what it's not 24:50-29:11 One good, one bad 29:12-34:55 What type of coaching style works best? 34:56-40:37 The pressure of the dream 40:38-43:59 Multi-sport athletes 44:00-47:09 Peak performance as a student and athlete 47:10-57:19 Your big recruiting year…

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139. Creating the Glue for Your Team's Culture 39:19

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In today's fast-paced world, building a cohesive team is more critical than ever. Join us in today's episode we dive deep into the world of team building, discussing practical tips, valuable insights, and engaging stories on how to develop a strong team culture through the power of bonding. 💪 From icebreakers and trust-building exercises to fostering open communication and celebrating success, we've got you covered! 🎉Our mission is to help you unlock the full potential of your team, cultivating an environment where collaboration, innovation, and personal growth thrive. So hit that subscribe button, and let's start building an unstoppable team culture, together! 🚀🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell icon for notifications so you never miss an episode! Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below - we'd love to hear from you! 🎧 00:00-06:45 Starting the bond 06:46-23:51 What is team bonding and what it's not 23:52-32:47 It's the glue 32:48-39:20 You're awarded the blue ribbon…

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138. The Power of Routines for Athletes 38:06

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In today's episode, we delve deep into the transformative power of routines and how they can elevate your game to new heights. Discover the secret sauce behind the success, and learn how you too can design and maintain playing-changing routines. 00:00-6:00 Worst, Best, First, Last 6:01-13:05 Routines, the secret hack to ace a test 13:06-17:11 Approach vs Routine 17:12-24:53 This is how you slow everything down 24:54 Dedicated to the routine…

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137. Embracing Obstacles: Why Anything That Stands in Your Way is Worth Pursuing 27:38

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Obstacles can be challenging, but they can also be opportunities for growth and achievement. In this episode, we explore why anything that stands in your way is worth pursuing as an athlete. We share personal experiences and valuable insights into how obstacles can help athletes push the envelope and achieve greatness. You still have a lot of runway before you cash-in. (00:00-02:14) Highlight, Intro, Blink-182 (02:15-04:26) Correcting my statement (04:27-05:54) Setting the audacious goal/Why are you doing it? (05:55-10:50) Instant gratification/Chasing the celebrity (10:51-12:28) Adversity and resilience (12:29-23:11) When do I quit? When do I settle? (23:12-27:39) Anything that's an obstacle is worth pursuing…

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136. The Road to Redemption: Stories of Being Cut and Coming Back Stronger 51:01

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