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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…

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In this episode, we’re deep diving into John Logan’s highly polarizing They/Them (2022). A slasher film that takes place at a conversion camp, the film drew early criticism on social media with many wondering if there aren’t some topics that should be off limits. But what does that mean for a genre like horror that is predicated on exploring taboo and violating social norms? We’re spoiling the hell out of this movie, so stay tuned!

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Rewriting the Slasher: Talking They/Them (2022)

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Smoking, Drinking and Ring Dings: Talking The Stepford Wives (1975) 54:37

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In this episode, plastic smiles and perfectly coiffed doppelgängers are a veneer of perfection obscuring suburban darkness in Bryan Forbes’ The Stepford Wives (1975). Based on the novel by Ira Levin (1972), the film follows a woman named Joanna (Katherine Ross), who moves to a seemingly perfect suburban town only to discover that the women are being replaced with emotionless, submissive robots created by their husbands. Blending social commentary, satire and suspense, the film has been criticized for its “vision of feminism.” But given the current political landscape, does its themes deserve reconsideration? We’re breaking it all down today with spoilers, so stay tuned.…

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Down the Rabbit Hole: Talking The Substance (2024) 49:24

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With multiple Academy Award nominations under its belt, Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance (2024) is one of the most talked-about films of the year. Fusing body horror with a feminist twist, the film follows Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a Hollywood star celebrating her fiftieth birthday. When she is unexpectedly released from her contract by network executives who suddenly deem her too old to host her long-running aerobics show, Elisabeth turns to "The Substance," a secret serum that promises to rejuvenate her appearance by generating a younger version of herself, named Sue (Margaret Qualley). But as the two grow to resent each other, it becomes clear that perfection comes with a cost. With awards buzz and an imminent second theatrical run, The Substance is connecting with audiences and critics alike. But is the hype earned? We’re breaking it all down today with spoilers, so stay tuned.…

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A Living Death?: Talking Beetlejuice (1988) 1:02:14

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In today's episode, it’s Tim Burton’s fever dream masterpiece Beetlejuice —a horror-comedy classic with shades of surrealism that’s as colorfully bizarre as its namesake character! The film follows Barbara and Adam Maitland, a recently deceased couple, intent on scaring off the new living occupants of their home, the Deetz family. When their best ghostly efforts prove futile, they decide to enlist the services of Betelgeuse, a freelance bio-exorcist more interested in causing havoc than in helping. With its long awaited sequel set to hit theaters September 6, we’re taking a look back at Burton’s first commercial success so stay tuned.…

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Are all creature features the same?: Talking The Great Alligator (1979) and Alligator (1980) 1:10:36

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In today’s episode, it’s creature feature, B-movie summer horror with 1979’s The Great Alligator and 1980s’s Alligator . Despite their very different settings, both films lean into the carnage caused by their snappy, tail-spinning reptilian monsters while simultaneously suggesting that the true villains are more of the two legged variety. But do their eco-critical considerations resonate with today’s audiences? We’re breaking it all down today with spoilers, so stay tuned.…

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Gothic Decay: Talking House of Usher (1960) 44:38

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In today’s episode, Vincent Price helms House of Usher , a dark tale of decay inspired by Edgar Allen Poe’s 1839 short story "The Fall of the House of Usher.” Released in 1960 as the first in the Corman-Poe cycle of films, the film follows Phillip as he visits the Usher mansion in the hopes of convincing his runaway fiance, Madeline, to return to him. But his efforts are continually thwarted by Madeline’s brother, Roderick, who warns Phillip that marriage to Madeline will result in total, personal destruction. Merging elements of the gothic sensibility that marked Poe’s illustrative career with a specific brand of 1960s film affect, House of Usher is a surprisingly overlooked film in the gothic horror canon. But should it be? We’re breaking it all down today with spoilers so stay tuned! Recommended Reading: Avelar, Mário. "The Colors of Melancholy in Roger Corman's House of Usher." The Edgar Allan Poe Review 11.1 (2010): 174-181. Hendershot, Cyndy. "Domesticity and Horror in House of Usher and Village of the Damned." Quarterly Review of Film & Video 17.3 (2000): 221-227. Reyes, Xavier Aldana. "Gothic Horror Film, 1960—Present." The Gothic World . Routledge, 2013. 388-398. St. Armand, Barton Levi. "Poe's Landscape of the Soul: Association Theory and" The Fall of the House of Usher"." Modern Language Studies (1977): 32-41. Thompson, James. "Alternative Treasures: The Fall of the House of Usher and The Terror within Roger Corman’s Poe Cycle." Journal of Asia-Pacific Pop Culture 6.1 (2021): 168-190.…

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Born Bad?: Talking A Nightmare on Elm Street 1 & 3 52:55

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In today's episode, “one, two, Freddy’s coming for you” in Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and Chuck Russell's A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987). In the original 1984 release, a group of teens attempt to outsmart Freddy Krueger, a supernatural killer who stalks them in their dreams. In the 1987 sequel, a band of institutionalized teens attempt to defeat Krueger and save the life of an innocent by intentionally entering Dreamland together to dire consequences. Aided by one of the most famous monsters in horror film canon, the films are considered essential viewing for fans of the slasher film, but is there more to this franchise than gore and Freddy’s razor sharp wit? We're breaking it all down today with spoilers so stay tuned. Recommended Reading Christensen, Kyle. "The Final Girl versus Wes Craven's" A Nightmare on Elm Street": Proposing a Stronger Model of Feminism in Slasher Horror Cinema." Studies in Popular Culture 34.1 (2011): 23-47. Gill, Pat. "The monstrous years: Teens, slasher films, and the family." Journal of Film and Video 54.4 (2002): 16-30. Heba, Gary. "Everyday Nightmares: The Rhetoric of Social Horror in the Nightmare on Elm Street Series." Journal of Popular Film and Television 23.3 (1995): 106-115. Kendrick, James. "Razors in the Dreamscape: Revisiting" A Nightmare on Elm Street" and the Slasher Film." Film Criticism 33.3 (2009): 17-33. Nowell, Richard. Blood money: A history of the first teen slasher film cycle . Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 2010. Podoshen, Jeffrey Steven. "Home is Where the Horror Is: Wes Craven’s Last House on the Left and A Nightmare on Elm Street." Quarterly Review of Film and Video 35.7 (2018): 722-729. Shimabukuro, Karra. "The Bogeyman of Your Nightmares: Freddy Krueger's Folkloric Roots." Studies in Popular Culture 36.2 (2014): 45-65.…

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Christmas Horror: Talking Better Watch Out (2016) and It's a Wonderful Knife (2023) 58:30

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In today’s episode, festive cheer gets a bloody makeover in Chris Peckover’s Better Watch Out (2016) and Tyler MacIntyre’s It’s a Wonderful Knife (2023). A subgenre of horror that turns beloved seasonal traditions into nightmarish fodder, Christmas horror is rife with malevolent Santas, homicidal elves, and many, many angry snowmen. But what happens when the source of the horror in these films takes a much more human form? We’re breaking it all down today with spoilers so stay tuned.…

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Sloths Gone Wild: Talking Slotherhouse (2023) 42:14

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In today’s episode, it's an old school horror-comedy romp with Matthew Goodhue’s Slotherhouse (2023). The plot revolves around Alpha, a homicidal three-toed sloth who is abducted from her home in the Panamanian jungle by poachers. Upon killing Oliver, one of the poachers, she is taken in by Emily who believes Alpha just might be her ticket to the sorority house presidency. But when Alpha discovers Emily looking chummy with Oliver in an Instagram post, she unleashes her fury on the unsuspecting sorority house. With some fans and critics lambasting the film as the dumbest story ever committed to film and others declaring it the best horror film of the year, Slotherhouse is, to put it mildly, divisive. We’re breaking it all down with spoilers, so stay tuned.…

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The Devil Inside: Talking The Exorcist (1973) 57:53

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In today’s episode, we are finally tackling the film Roger Ebert called “a raw and painful experience” that “transcends the genre of terror, horror, and the supernatural.” We are, of course, talking about William Friedkin’s The Exorcist (1973). Based on William Peter Blatty’s novel of the same name, the film is an acknowledged classic trafficking in body horror and demonic possession, scenes of which have morphed into head turning, pea-soup laced pop culture shorthand. But is there more to this story than meets the eye? We’re breaking it all down today with spoilers so stay tuned. References/Mentioned in this Episode Clover, Carol J. Men, Women, and Chainsaws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film-Up . Princeton University Press, 2015. Collative Learning. The even darker underbelly of THE EXORCIST - film analysis . YouTube , 24 January 2017. Ebert, Roger. “ The Exorcist .” RogerEbert.com , 23 December 1973. Happy Haunts Library , YouTube, 2023. Heffernan, Ryan. “ The 9 Most Hilarious 'The Exorcist' Parodies in Movies and TV Shows .” Collider , 9 October 2023. Schuetz, Janice. "“The exorcist”: Images of good and evil." Western Journal of Communication (includes Communication Reports) 39.2 (1975): 92-101. Williams, Marlena. Night Mother: A Personal and Cultural History of The Exorcist . Mad Creek Books, 2023. Faces of Fear: Encounters with the Creators of Modern Horror . Berkley Trade, 1985, pp. 36-49.…

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A Hand to Hold: Talking Talk to Me (2023) 46:08

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In today’s episode, Australian horror takes center stage courtesy of Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou’s Talk to Me (2023). In the film, Mia, who is grappling with the imminent second anniversary of her mother’s death, attends a party with Jade, her best friend, and Riley, Jade’s brother. There, they are given the opportunity to commune with the spirit world via an embalmed hand. Predictably, things do not go according to plan. With unrelenting hype and a domestic box office gross outpacing other A24 releases, the film is a potent hybrid of gore and dread but is it the best horror film of the year so far? We’re breaking it all down today with spoilers so stay tuned!…

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Always Check Your Candy: Talking Trick 'r Treat 46:20

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In today’s episode, we’re kicking off the spooky season with Michael Dougherty’s Trick 'r Treat (2007). Told in an anthology format with non-linear storytelling, the film is a virtual shoutout to Halloween lore making it a cult classic among horror fans. But does it deserve its reputation? We’re breaking it all down today with spoilers so stay tuned! Mentioned in this episode: Keetley, Dawn. “ Trick or Treating in Halloween Movies .” Horror Homeroom, 7 October 2016. McIntosh, Matthew A. “ Samhain: The Celtic Inspiration for Modern Halloween .” Brewminate: A Bold Blend of News and Ideas , 30 October 2020.…

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Flesh and Blood: Talking Deep Blue Sea (1999) 48:41

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In today’s episode, it’s part two of our deep dive into shark horror with Renny Harlin’s Deep Blue Sea (1999). Blending science fiction with horror, the film follows a crew of researchers as they try to replicate in sharks the brain cells of people with Alzheimer’s Disease. Predictably, the experiment does not end well. Known for its divisive heroine, campy reinterpretation of animal attack tropes, and some truly epic CGI sharks, Deep Blue Sea is the rare shark horror film that resists demonizing the sharks. But is that a good thing? We’re breaking it all down today with spoilers, so stay tuned! Mentioned in this episode: Sign the petition to have release its footage of the original ending to Deep Blue Sea Our podcast on Crawl (2019) Tugan, Nuray Hilal. “ Neoconservativism in the Science-Fiction Cinema: The Representation of Neoconservativism in Deep Blue Sea (1999) .” International Journal of Eurasia Social Sciences / Uluslararasi Avrasya Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi , vol. 9, no. 31, 2018.…

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Blood in the Water: Talking Shark Night (2011) & The Shallows (2016) 55:25

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In today's episode, we are diving into the depths of cinematic terror with Jaume Collet-Serra’s The Shallows (2016) and David R. Ellis’s Shark Nigh t (2011). In The Shallows , a young woman on a pilgrimage to her late mother’s favorite surf haunt finds herself stranded on a rock as she faces off against a relentless great white shark. In Shark Night , a group of unsuspecting friends gather for a little lakeside R&R, only to find themselves being stalked by an assortment of toothy terrors. While both films ostensibly fall under the subgenre of ‘shark horror,’ their differing approaches have us considering the utility of the ‘shark as monster’ trope. Do these films offer up waters chummed with spine-tingling suspense and jaws-dropping scares? We’re finding out in today’s spoiler filled episode, so stay tuned! CITED IN EPISODE BERGER, JOHN. "WHY LOOK AT ANIMALS?." LITERATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT ; LEMNAGER, S., SHEWRY, T. EDS (1980): 32-42. CLASEN, MATHIAS. EVOLUTIONARY STUDY OF HORROR LITERATURE FUCHS, MICHAEL. LOOKING THROUGH THE BEASTS EYES?: THE DIALECTICS OF SEEING THE MONSTER AND BEING SEEN BY THE MONSTER IN SHARK HORROR MOVIES LATTANZIO, RYAN. JOHN CARPENTER HAS NO IDEA WHAT THE TERM 'ELEVATED HORROR' MEANS RELATED REVIEWS AND ESSAYS OF INTEREST HORROR REWATCH: DEEP BLUE SEA (1999) JAWS, THE SLASHER, AND THE ENCOUNTER AT THE HEART OF HORROR JERSEY SHORE SHARK ATTACK (2012) REVIEW MAKO: THE JAWS OF DEATH (1976) REVIEW SHARKANSAS WOMEN’S PRISON MASSACRE GETS IT SOOO RIGHT SHARK HORROR, PART 1: NATURALISTIC HORROR SHARK HORROR, PART 2: THE SHARK IN THE HUMAN WORLD THE BLACK DEMON: SHARK HORROR MEETS FOLK HORROR UP FROM THE DEPTHS (1979) FILM REVIEW…

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Platformed Dread: Talking Influencer (2023) 48:32

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In today’s episode, it’s a disturbing journey into the misleading world of social media courtesy of Kurtis David Harder’s Influencer (2023). The story follows social media influencer Madison (Emily Tennant), who is in Thailand for what was supposed to be a romantic getaway with her boyfriend, Ryan (Rory J. Saper). But her lonely and mundane reality is shown to be completely at odds with the exciting, friend-filled adventures she portrays online. When a chance meeting with local CW (Cassandra Naud) offers Madison an opportunity to turn her lies into truth, she embarks on a dark journey where image is definitely not everything. Equal parts eviscerating indictment of influencer culture and cautionary tale about the importance of skepticism, Influencer is a film specifically of its time. But is that a good thing? We’re breaking it all down today with spoilers, so stay tuned.…

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A Disaster of a Movie: Talking Godzilla (1998) 46:21

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On today’s episode, we’re diving into the magnificent world of creature features with 1998’s Godzilla . Directed by Roland Emmerich, the film takes the famous monster’s story and puts a decidedly American spin on it to questionable results. We’re talking about historical revisionism and what makes a really bad horror film on today’s episode so stay tuned!…

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