#13 How a Sleep Test Changed my Life

A Simple Life with Michael Jefferies

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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…

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In this episode, I get vulnerable about being selfish and hard-headed towards my wife, the value of health insurance to my family, and how a CPAP machine is probably adding years to my lifespan.

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#13 How a Sleep Test Changed my Life

A Simple Life with Michael Jefferies

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M4A•Головна епізоду

In this episode, I get vulnerable about being selfish and hard-headed towards my wife, the value of health insurance to my family, and how a CPAP machine is probably adding years to my lifespan.

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message

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#19b My Mental Healthcare Journey: From Distrust to Advocacy 17:43

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2020 was a huge year of change in my life. Not only did I begin a 12 step program of recovery from drugs and alcohol, but I took a mental healthcare journey that I talk about in this episode. And then, towards the end of the year my then-wife filed for divorce. This on top of moving back in with my parents and a global pandemic lockdown. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message…

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#24b Two Friends and a Microphone with Daniel Bedich 1:29:40

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This conversation is really just two friends taking time to engage with each other on beliefs, values, and life updates. The result is a meandering interview without being boring. Resources: Alan Watts Waking Up with Sam Harris --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message…

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#24a The Birth of the Podcast with Daniel Bedich 10:10

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My good friend Daniel Bedich and I talk about the birth of the podcast in this episode, and how pivotal his encouragement was for me to move past talk and into action. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message

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#23 Hope Reger on the killing of her son 1:33:26

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In 2016 Hope’s son was shot and killed by a roommate, just a few days before Thanksgiving. This is Hope’s story of grief, frustration, anger, and guilt that eventually turns into a story of giving to others and becoming a friend of God. Resources: grief2hopesupport.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message…

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#22 Finding Spirituality in Improv with Michael Greenberg 43:09

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Chicago-based dermatologist and improvisational actor Michael Greenberg shares how the rules and practice of improv have enhanced his spiritual, professional, and personal life. Resources: crawlspacecomedy.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message

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#21 Living on the Streets of Las Vegas with Tiffani Patlán 2:23:03

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Tiffani Patlán, best-selling author of Unlocking Your Ability to Heal, shares how she grew up on the streets of Las Vegas after being kicked out by her mom, survived incestuous rape, and eventually became a christian. Resources: tiffanipatlan.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message…

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#20b Behind the Scenes before the Interview 6:54

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This mini episode of the podcast gives listeners a little behind the scenes look by sharing a pre-interview conversation between Michael and his guest. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message

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#20a Martin Bunzl on Moral Philosophy 1:53:11

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In this episode I interview Martin Bunzl, a La Jolla-based author and professor of philosophy. Martin joins the podcast to promote his book, and generously engages in a conversation that ranges from philosophy to morality to environmentalism. Resources: Thinking while Walking: Reflections on the Pacific Crest Trail mbunzl.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message…

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#19a Life as an Addict and Alcoholic 52:54

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In this episode, I expose myself as a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. I start with early memories from childhood, then tell the story of the disease's progression in my life up till I lost a job, a friend, and a wife before reaching my bottom. The episode culminates with reflections and gratitude for the new life I’ve been given in recovery. Resources: Alcoholics Anonymous --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message…

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#18b Divorce, Abandonment, and God with Kristance Buelow 57:12

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This is the second of a two-part interview with Kristance Buelow. During this portion of the interview, Kristance shares the story of losing her mother on her last day of high school; and how feeling abandoned by her church changed her opinion of God, and herself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message…

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#18a Kristance Buelow on Her Body 48:00

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The first of a two-part interview with my high school friend Kristance Buelow. This portion of the interview centers on her remarkable story of health and how she deals with a body that is always surprising her. Resources: Feedspot’s list of Top Philosophy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/philosophy_podcasts/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message…

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#17 Mike Iamele on Facing Death and Finding Himself 1:34:22

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In this episode I interview Mike Iamele, a Boston-based author and branding consultant. Mike openly shares his failures and what they’ve taught him, how uncomfortable “going viral” made him feel, and how he’s come to define success. All woven into stories told with a vivaciousness that is incredibly entertaining. Resources: MikeIamele.com/map --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message…

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#16 Vivian on becoming the Wounded Healer 1:36:27

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In this episode, I interview a Facebook friend who in real life was an acquaintance from twenty years ago. Vivian shares her journey from a childhood where she didn’t feel seen or heard to a divorce that left her nearly homeless, right up to her current reality of finding real healing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message…

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#14b A Lesson from Lady Land with Catharine Clarenbach 13:33

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In this episode, I revisit my interview with Catharine Clarenbach from episode 14a. This portion of our conversation centers on the rules Catharine and her wife use when fighting. It ends with me getting vulnerable by sharing my hopes for healthy relationship conflict. Resources: Catharine Clarenbach’s website - TheWayOfTheRiver.com Intro video on Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication - https://youtu.be/VT8KGgDo6TY?t=19 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message…

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#15 To Do is to Know 16:52

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