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…
Today Lawrence is joined by yet another world champion, Dirk Emmerich! They discuss the differences between Dirk's 2021 and 2023 preps, the importance of managing stress in prep and the nuances of his unique training approach! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Dirk! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Dirk's IG: @dirkemmerich_ Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au
Today Lawrence is joined by yet another world champion, Dirk Emmerich! They discuss the differences between Dirk's 2021 and 2023 preps, the importance of managing stress in prep and the nuances of his unique training approach! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Dirk! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Dirk's IG: @dirkemmerich_ Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au
Today's episode is a round table discussion all about focusing on the major aspects of training and nutrition before worrying about the smaller details. Lawrence is joined by Joey, DY and Hudson as they share personal examples and insights into why you should avoid majoring in the minors. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence, Joey, DY and Hudson! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Joey's IG: @joeycantlinpt DY's IG: @dy.fit Hudson's IG: @hudson.schafer Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au…
This week Lawrence is joined by Michelle Hellyer, 2024 ICN World Natural Games Pro Figure World Champion. Michelle shares some insights into managing a contest prep as a police officer as well as the importance of enjoying your training as opposed to simply training for "optimal results". Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Michelle! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Michelle's IG: @michhellyer Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au…
This week Joey Cantlin is back on the podcast to answer some listener questions with Lawrence. They address three main topics; the so called "natural limit", whether one can maximise strength and hypertrophy training at the same time and the reality of balancing a successful life. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Joey! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Joey's IG: @joeycantlinpt Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au…
This week Lawrence is joined by WNBF Pro Bodybuilder and host of The Revive Stronger Podcast, Steve Hall who shares some insights into his 2024 season and how he managed it along with some difficult life circumstances. Steve also shares how his views on bulking have changed, his plans to next compete and much more! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Steve! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Steve's IG: @revivestronger Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au…
Welcome to part one of the Bodybuilding Rehab Roundtable in which Lawrence sits down with Mike, Nick and James who are all bodybuilders and physiotherapists in their own right. They set up this series by discussing some foundations around pain and injury and contrasting how rehab principles may apply to a bodybuilder rather than gen pop given their unique demands! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence, James, Nick and Mike! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! James' IG: @j.johnson.dpt Nick's IG: @nicklicameli Mike's IG: @mikerevivestronger Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au…
This week Lawrence is joined by Maddie McConnell, current WNBF Figure Pro World Champ, IFBB Natural Pro and holder of numerous other titles after her stellar season in 2024. Maddie shares some insights into her prep as well as how she manages to do all this whilst following a vegan diet. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Maddie! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Maddie's IG: @maddie_vitalityfitness Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au…
Lawrence is back on for a solo podcast where he answers questions about advice for first time competitors, how to manage prep during busy academic periods and how to achieve a better work life balance. He also shares some insights into his current book of choice on the importance of being proactive. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au…
Happy New Year! Lawrence kicks off 2025 with a guest interview featuring Simon Collins, natural bodybuilder and President of WNBF New Zealand. Simon reflects on his recent season and shares some exciting news ahead of a big year for his federation! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Simon! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Simon's IG: @sc_fitness_nz Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au…
It is the final episode of 2024 and this week, Lawrence sits down for a solo podcast and reflects on 10 lessons he has learned over the course of the year. They include bodybuilding related lessons relating to training and nutrition as well as some that are a little more personal! Thank you to everyone who has tuned in this year and we look forward to seeing you in 2025! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au…
Today Lawrence jumps on for a solo episode and this time it is the Christmas Special! He talks through his own plans for managing training and nutrition over the festive period and he ranks the best gifts for bodybuilders from S to D tier! Merry Christmas from The General Muscle Podcast! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au…
Loz is back for her third appearance talking with Lawrence about her latest contest prep, embracing the pageantry of contest prep and much more! Loz also opens up about periods of self doubt during her prep and how she was able to rise above this and have an incredible season! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Loz! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Loz's IG: @loz.v Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au…
As the year winds down, the podcast is not slowing down as we bring you a great interview with Aj Morris. Lawrence sits down with Aj to discuss some of the big changes we have seen to the sport in 2024, Aj's prep plans as well as how he plans to level up natural bodybuilding through NBW! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Aj! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Aj's IG: @ajmorris_ Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au…
In this episode, Lawrence is on solo for a recap of the 2024 WNBF World Championships which were held last weekend in Boston. He mentions a few highlights from the show, reflects on his time at Worlds in 2023 and share some insights on what makes competing overseas so special. Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au…
Greg Potter is back on the podcast to talk about the health benefits of saunas use. He sits down with Lawrence to especially talk about how bodybuilders may use saunas in a slightly different way to ensure there is no negative impact on their muscle building pursuits! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Greg! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Greg's IG: @gregpotterphd Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au…
Today Lawrence is joined by Dr Zena Al Kelaby, a vet surgeon and DFAC Pro from the UK! Zena shares some insights into managing a very stressful and high pressure job along with a contest prep and she also discusses the shift in which more women are pursuing careers in categories like figure and women's bodybuilding and how this is changing the sport at large! Thank you for listening! Please take the time to screenshot the episode, post it onto to your Instagram story and tag Lawrence and Zena! Please take the time to leave a five star review on your podcast platform of choice as this is a great way to help the show! Zena's IG: _dr.zena Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle Physiotherapy Enquiries: lawrence@everybodiesphysio.com.au Coaching Enquiries: lawrence.grieve@ymail.com Use code "GENERAL" for 15% off at www.powersupps.com.au…
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