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Understanding the Elegant Math Behind Modern Machine Learning 1:14:43

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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 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…

The Localist Pakistan Podcast

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The Localist Podcast interviews Pakistan’s local heroes to help inspire you to take action, and bring about change that will positively impact your community. We highlight the work each of our heroes is involved in, how they have overcome obstacles, and are creating change.

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20 - Namal Siddiqui - On Creativity, Third-Culture Kids, and "Burgers" 1:17:56

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Namal Siddiqui is a poetess, spoken word performer, and now, a mountaineer. In a conversation that was particularly close to Moe, he discussed a series of topics including creativity, writing, and poetry. Also, what caused Namal to leave a successful advertising career in the UAE to chase summits in Northern Pakistan? They discussed their shared life experiences growing up, what it means to be a third-culture kid, and how much they HATE being called "burgers." Mentioned in this episode: Omar Samra The Poetryhood Podcast - Namal Siddiqui The Localist Podcast - Ehsan Saya A Poem About Ikea by Namal Elevator People by Namal The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Mary Oliver The Written World by Martin Puchner Third Culture Kid by Namal The Dukkan Show…

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19 - Aneeqa Ali, Sara Kazi, Laila Rajani - A Sustainable & Inclusive Future for Pakistan's Tourism Industry 1:07:03

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To say the tourism industry in Pakistan is a big deal is not an overstatement at all. It employs over 3.9 million people, and 80 million people travel within the country every year. But as the country pushes for growth, there are things that need to be looked at to ensure sustainability. Are the communities hosting the tourists being treated fairly? How is tourism impacting their infrastructure? Are potential workers being upskilled to keep up with demand? These are some of the questions that the Root Network is attempting to answer through its programs. We sat down with Aneeqa Ali, Sara Kazi, and Laila Rajani after the conclusion of their pilot project to talk about what they've learned, and what's next. Mentioned in this episode: The Mad Hatters…

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18 - Ehsan Saya - Using E-Commerce for Good in Pakistan 55:28

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Ehsan Saya is an old friend of The Localists, and he's also the Managing Director of Pakistan's largest e-commerce website, Daraz (you might've heard of it). We spend plenty of time reminiscing about the good old days, but we also talk about what he was up to before Daraz, and what he has planned for the future. Ehsan is a strong believer in the ability of businesses to create positive change in communities, whether that's upskilling people, or providing new opportunities. He talks to us about how that's central to the success of the businesses he's been involved with. Ehsan is also a coffee snob, and we're always down for a good conversation about our favorite brews. Mentioned in this episode: JoeyCo Daraz Daraz University Raaz Coffee Roasters Zirrar Podcast: Coffee The "Wine of Islam" Note: This podcast was recorded in May 2020, some information may have changed since the original recording.…

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17 - Rabbia Aamir - Helping People Live Pain-Free in Pakistan 1:10:21

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Dr. Rabbia Aamir is one of the co-founders, and head physiotherapist at the Physical Wellness Centre in Karachi. Her main goal is to provide people with the treatment get out of pain, and help them maintain their own bodies. It hasn't been an easy journey though. Dr. Rabbia discusses the lack of infrastructure for aspiring physios in Pakistan, and how she hustled to make it to where she is today. From looking up shady, back-alley physios, to fulfilling her unquenchable thirst for knowledge, prepare to be inspired.…

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16 - Aun Ali - Changing the Culture of Trauma and Addiction 56:57

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NOTE: This episode discusses trauma and addiction in-depth, and may feel a bit heavy. We highly recommend you listen to it in chunks to better absorb the information Aun Ali is the founder of the Trauma Release and Wellness Centre in Karachi, Pakistan. As a therapist, he specializes in treating trauma and addiction, and is on a mission to change the culture of getting help. He talks to us about specific norms in Pakistani society that lead to self-destructive behavior, and how our co-dependent culture stops us from getting help.…

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15 - Muzaffar Bukhari - Changing the Way We Learn and How to Deal With COVID-19 58:21

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Muzaffar Bukhari is the Founder Principal of Veritas Learning Circle (VLC), as well as a practicing therapist. He sat down with us to talk about the realities of being an overachieving "checklist" kid and how he eventually decided to chart his own path, founding VLC in the process. Muzaffar talks about the failures of how education is delivered in Pakistan, and how he's hoping to reshape that through his school. In what's almost a 2-in-1 podcast, he also talks to us about COVID-19, and gives us insight on how to better deal with it. One of the most important things he says is that having a structured day is important, but to also make sure that structure is working for you, and that you aren't working for that structure.…

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14 - Marvi Mazhar - Taking Ownership of Our Cities and Getting Things Done 55:19

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Marvi Mazhar is a Karachi-based architect, urban planner, and heritage consultant. She is the principal architect at her independent architecture and design studio, Marvi Mazhar & Associates; has served as the director of Peace Niche/T2F; is the co-founder of the Architectural Design Research Lab at the Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture; is the founder of the Pakistan Chowk Community Center; and was the Project Manager for the National History Museum in Lahore. Marvi sat down with us and discussed how she became an architect, and was eventually inspired to get involved in the heritage side of things. She tells us the story of Pakistan Chowk, her efforts to conserve Karachi's Banyan Trees, and the importance of heritage to cities. Marvi also talks about her most recent project, The Public Research Lab. They're compiling research about Karachi, and making it available for free to everyone in the hopes of helping however they can. Most importantly she reminds us to take ownership of our city, and to trust the government.…

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13 - Daniel Panjwaneey - Stories from Pakistan's Underground Music Scene 55:38

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Karachi is home to a diverse and vibrant underground music scene. We've occasionally seen artists rise to mainstream success. Other times, it's a story of long days and nights, as artists try to strike the balance between day jobs that keep them financially stable, and chasing dreams. We caught up with Daniel Panjwaneey aka Alien Panda Jury, to talk about Pakistan's music scene. Working as an audio engineer, as well as musician, Danny talks about the challenges artists in Pakistan face. He also talks about the opportunities here, and how he's working with a group of individuals on something that could potentially change the face of the industry. This podcast is not sponsored by Springs Supermarket or Maltesers.…

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12 - Tanya Daud & Fraz Ajmal - Preserving South Asian Culture and Heritage 1:10:39

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It's very likely that you learned about Western literature while in school, but as time goes on, we are teaching (and being taught) less and less about South Asian literature. We all know who Shakespeare is, but some of us have never heard of Manto. That's where Qissa-Go comes in. The UAE-based collective focuses on the preservation of South Asian languages and culture through storytelling. We had the chance to sit down and talk to founder, Tanya Daud, and Chief Services Officer, Fraz Ajmal while on a recent trip to Dubai. They talked to us about what they do, why it's important, the richness of South Asian languages, and why they aren't more prominent today.…

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11 - Hafsa Lodi - Modest Fashion: Money, Politics, and Style 43:23

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Sitting down with Hafsa, was pretty much "Fashion 101" for us. She talked to us about how and why the modest fashion movement has hit the mainstream, with some of the world's top designers making a play for the Muslim consumer's wallet. We also talked about the political and cultural implications. Beyond modest fashion, we also talked about what motivated her to write the new book, Modesty: A Fashion Paradox, as well as the creative process behind it. Hafsa Lodi is a Pakistani-American journalist based in the UAE. She has a background in journalism and Islamic Law, as well as a keen interest in fashion. She writes for a number of publications, and focuses on the politics and culture behind fashion.…

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10 - Ramsha Siddiqi - Mental Health Stigmas and Sustainable Fashion 1:14:07

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Trigger warning: The following episode deals with sensitive topics like mental health and suicide. Ramsha Siddiqi is an Islamabad-based advocate for mental health, and one of Pakistan's few alternative-fashion influencers. In our conversation with her, we discuss the various stigmas related to mental health in Pakistan, as well as some of the steps you can take to get the help you need (or help someone else). Ramsha digs deep into her personal experiences, and shares some of the key learnings her research has unearthed. We also spend a lot of time talking about fashion, and sustainability in particular. Ramsha tells us all about "thrifting," the problems with fast fashion, and taking better care of the things we own so we can use them for longer.…

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09 - Anam Tabba - Real Health and Fitness for Pakistani Women 51:23

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The Localist Podcast is all about finding the local heroes of Pakistan that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. Anam Tabba is a perfect example of one of these heroes. She's one of the most highly-qualified fitness professionals in the country, and holds certifications from OPEX, CrossFit, and Precision Nutrition. Anam tells us about her experiences as an athletic female growing up, and how the obstacles she faced ultimately steered her towards building a fitness practice that caters specifically to the needs of women. No fad diets, and "butt blaster" workouts, but sustainable fitness programs that take the needs of real women into account helping them live longer, more fulfilling lives. From her early days hanging around gyms in Karachi begging clients to listen to her, to having her own studio, Anam is no stranger to the grind. Listen to her here, on her first-ever podcast appearance.…

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08 - Akbar Chaudry - The Unconventional Entertainer 56:00

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In this episode of The Localist Podcast, we sat down with Akbar Chaudry a stand-up comedian, one of the key people behind LOLWalaay, and co-host of Dawn News morning show Chai Toast aur Host. Also an aerospace engineer by profession and faculty member at IoBM, Akbar explains that there is no such thing as a “conventional type” for a comedian or a morning show host. His balanced outlook on life, and daily gratitude practice make this a very special conversation.…

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07 - Saman Ghani Khan - Journalism and Fake News in Pakistan 59:43

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Pakistan's media seems to be increasingly out-of-touch with with the needs of its consumers, so we decided to talk to journalist, story-telling consultant, and teacher, Saman Ghani Khan. In our conversation she discusses the disconnect between traditional media and its audiences, the failure to innovate, and how this is all leading to exciting media start-ups created by young journalists. As the co-founder of the Physical Wellness Center (PWC), she also talks about the challenges of entrepreneurship and the importance of treating your employees well.…

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06 - Halima Iqbal & Maya Malik - Solving Pakistan's Savings Problem 39:44

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Pakistan's GDP to savings ratio is worse than ever. There are glaring holes in not just our nation's financial literacy, but also financial inclusion. So how do we fix it? A fintech start-up, Oraan, claims it has some of the answers. We sat down with their CEO/co-founder, Halima, as well as their Education Lead, Maya to find out how they're helping make things better. They've got jaw-dropping stats, a plan to educate us on finance, as well as a slick app that can help anyone harness the power of a committee to save money.…

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