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…
A college football podcast for everyone... and everyone else. John Buhler and Cody Williams break down the biggest and littlest college football stories every week to bring the joy of this dumb, beautiful sport to every fan and could-be fan.
A college football podcast for everyone... and everyone else. John Buhler and Cody Williams break down the biggest and littlest college football stories every week to bring the joy of this dumb, beautiful sport to every fan and could-be fan.
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Spring football is right around the corner... On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) examined what college football programs excited them the most heading into spring practice. While the guys like the vibes that are coming out of Clemson, the same cannot be said for how they feel about Oklahoma. As far as how to feel about Alabama, they are fascinated by the Crimson Tide. Not just because it is a critical year for Kalen DeBoer, but they have no idea who is going to be starting at quarterback for them! False Start and daffodils are one in the same, y'all!…
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Here comes the promise of summer, and by that, we mean an NFL mock draft! Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) unveiled his post-NFL combine mock draft for FanSided.com on Monday, and John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) reacted to it. It was a fun exercise, especially given the fact Cody made two big trades to shake up the draft order. From there, the guys settled the great Chris Del Conte vs. Matt Rhule non-conference scheduling debate once and for all. After that, it was all about the idea of putting Cody's beloved North Carolina Tar Heels on Hard Knocks, before finishing the show by remembering some dudes and doing some Just Like Novocaine with some +44! False Start goes at 160 beats per minute on Episode 155, unlike Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker's other band.…
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! We will always find a way to entertain ourselves. With it being the heart of the offseason, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) put forth a way-too-early top 25 for next season ahead of spring practice. Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) picked it to pieces to perfection! From there, the guys talked about the importance of returning production and why that helps teams like Arizona State, Clemson and Illinois greatly for next season. After that, they looked at Shedeur Sanders' draft status and wondered if he will experience an Aaron Rodgers-like fall out of the top five? Whether you rise or fall at the combine, it's gotta be False Start!…
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! But what does yours say, Carson Beck? In the aftermath of Carson Beck and Hanna Cavinder having all three of their combined cars stolen in South Florida late last week, it undoubtedly had a major impact on this latest episode of False Start. While John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) are not exactly The Keepers of the Continuum Transfunctioner, this show is a hole in one at Captain Stu's! The guys also touched on blue-bloods like Texas, Ohio State and USC canceling their spring games, as well as Nebraska losing its blue-blood card over some finesse scheduling nonsense. Amber is the color of our energy, but Tennessee is seeing red after the Huskers do what the Huskers do. Husker Du? Do you remember? Oh, it's gotta be False Start!…
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! More isn't always better, but it is still more! With the Big Ten and SEC trying to strong arm the rest of college football to even more College Football Playoff expansion, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) took a deep dive into what that all could entail. From sifting through all the jargonese, to creating a newfangled 16-team playoff bracket, the boys got it done! After that, they touched in Deion Sanders' unorthodox recruiting tactics, if Cam Ward's comments after winning the Davey O'Brien will come back to haunt him and if any Power Four head coaches are on the verge of job hopping in 2026. Who thought False Start was going to be giving us somewhat of a precursor to March Madness in late February?…
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! It will be a battle for the ages, alright. With so many changes happening at Ohio State this offseason, Ryan Day says there will be a quarterback brewing between Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz and freshman Tavien St. Clair. While John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) believe there is some merit to this, they both agree we may have a two-man race after the spring game. The guys then shared their way-too-early national championship contenders for next season. As the pressure mounts for Lincoln Riley at USC, who could have seen Urban Meyer actually picking a team like Texas over Ohio State for next season? False Start was most presidential on the most presidential of Presidents' Days.…
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Don't forget your No. 2 pencil! After a long and thorough search, the Ohio State Buckeyes have hired Matt Patricia as their co-defensive coordinator. This is the same man who failed miserably as the former head coach of the Detroit Lions. Hopefully, Ryan Day knows what he is doing... John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) touched on Patricia's new role on the latest episode of False Start, as well as several important topics of the day. From James Franklin and Ryan Day not respecting downtrodden college football blue-bloods, to Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne loathing field rushing with a fiery passion, today's episode of False Start did not disappoint!…
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! This show was about two birds holding hands. With the triumphant return of Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com), recently promoted John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) discussed if we will ever see a three-peat champion in the College Football Playoff era. This comes in the wake of the Philadelphia Eagles clobbering the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. From there, the guys talked about Deion Sanders' big hire, Rob Ryan changing the game at the USC podium and Shane Beamer being in his bag at South Carolina. Let this Parks and Recreation-themed episode of False Start be your Cones of Dunshire!…
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! It is all about the next man up... On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) once again flew solo like a cup while Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) covers the Super Bowl down in New Orleans. This action-packed episode saw Buhler touch on Brian Hartline effectively getting promoted from within to offensive coordinator at Ohio State. It has Ryan Day's fingerprints all over it... Cooper Manning also went on The Dan Patrick Show to talk about his son Arch Manning, firmly believing he will struggle in his first season at the Texas starter. From there, Buhler looked at Andy Staples' way-too-early College Football Playoff bracket for On3, as well as a few early win projection totals from FanDuel. It is the heart of the offseason, so there has never been a better time to False Start!…
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! The coaching carousel in the NFL has impacted the college game considerably. On Monday's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) flew solo like a cup while Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) was in New Orleans to help cover Super Bowl 59. The solo show from Buhler was defined by coaching changes impacting college football across the board. From Chip Kelly leaving Ohio State for the Las Vegas Raiders, to Ryan Grubb coming back to the college game to reunite with Kalen DeBoer at Alabama, Buhler had you covered and then some. Also, he gave a glimpse at his way-too-early hot seat watch for the 2025 season. False Start is here to be the ultimate distraction for those who do not want to think about the two teams playing in this year's Super Bowl.…
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! It still moves! John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) returns to the show after conquering the flu, while Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) sat back patiently to hear whatever fever dream nonsense came out of his co-host's mouth on this latest episode of False Start. Together, the guys unpacked J.D. PicKell's 10 best head coaches in college football for 2025, who could be next, and why on god's green earth are Bret Bielema and Jim Harbaugh Big Ten Energy beefing? Enjoy this episode of False Start while you have the guys back in your lives again!…
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Who could have seen this coming? With John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) down the for the count, Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) gave us all the hard-hitting insight you need on a major shakeup in the Big Ten. With Jim Knowles leaving Ohio State for Penn State, we have to wonder how this defensive coordinator switching allegiances in the Big Ten rivalry could impact both teams' chances of winning a national championship next year. After unpacking his latest NFL mock draft, Cody then put Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins and Kentucky DL Deone Walker on NFL teams, bruh! After that, Cody continues to wonder if Dylan Railoa cosplaying as Patrick Mahomes is going to work out well for him in the end. In sickness and in health, False Start will always be there to pick you up!…
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! We're on to Cincinnati, I mean, the offseason... In between figuring out if and when Bill Belichick leads North Carolina to the College Football Playoff, John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) projected what teams will make the playoff next season. Some teams were more obvious than others, but it was a fun exercise nevertheless. The offseason is the time of the year where Cody and Buhler thrive creating the most wacky, weird and wonderful college football content. False Start doesn't stop, it just goes, brother!…
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! It was always Ohio State all along... We were waiting for this college football juggernaut to wake up, and boy, did they... On the latest episode of False Start, John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) went Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt to recap Ohio State's convincing national title victory over Notre Dame. The guys gave Ryan Day his props and tried to put Will Howard onto an NFL team, bruh, before figuring out what to do with Notre Dame. Hey look ma, we made it!…
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! It all comes down to this. Notre Dame will face Ohio State in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. John Buhler (Staff Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the national title bout in question throughout the entire episode of False Start. With the help of some AC/DC, let there be rock when it comes to the title bout! False Start ain't exactly rock 'n roll, but it ain't exactly noise pollution either.…
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