Is Valve ruining Counter-Strike? Exposing Conflicts of Interest (ft messioso)

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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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Dirty Money Behind Esports in 2025 2:36:12

6 днів тому2:36:12

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Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo discuss updates on Saudi involvement in esports, the expanded partnership between Riot Games and the Esports World Cup (EWC), influencers like Doublelift, Tyler1, Nadeshot, and Thebausffs being involved with the EWC, why Saudi Arabia's human rights record has gotten worse, updates on the "Esports Olympics," and more. EXPRESSVPN now sponsors The Four Horsemen! Get FOUR free months of service with our link: https://www.expressvpn.com/horsemen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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How This CEO Stole Millions From His Own Esports Org (ft Neil_M) 2:44:46

26 днів тому2:44:46

2:44:46

Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo are joined by Neil "Neil_M" Murphy, former manager of Into the Breach, to discuss the spectacularly scandalous implosion of Into the Breach, the shocking tweets from ITB CEO SlayTheMinotaur, the mishandling of funds, what happened to the sticker money from the final CS:GO Major, and more. EXPRESSVPN now sponsors The Four Horsemen! Get FOUR free months of service with our link: https://www.expressvpn.com/horsemen Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code HORSEMEN at https://www.shopmando.com! Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/horsemen TODAY to get 20% off your Raycon order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The State of League of Legends / Sit Down With G2's CEO Stilgar 3:08:10

5 weeks тому3:08:10

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Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo are joined by Alban "G2 Stilgar" Dechelotte, the CEO of G2 Esports, to discuss the state of League of Legends, the current outlook for sponsorships within the scene, the impact that massive co-streamers like Caedrel and Kameto have on the game, Riot Games and their relationship with professional teams, G2's ability to set the tone for other teams to follow, and more. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at https://drinkAG1.com/HORSEMEN. Thank you to INTOTHEAM for sponsoring this week's episode! Take part in their Anniversary Sale from January 22-February 9 with up to 50% OFF sitewide. Use our link to receive an additional 10% discount on anything you purchase on the website: https://www.intotheam.com/lfn EXPRESSVPN now sponsors The Four Horsemen! Get FOUR free months of service with our link: https://www.expressvpn.com/horsemen Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code HORSEMEN at https://www.shopmando.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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How The TikTok Ban Affects Esports & Riot / The State of Last Free Nation 2:31:13

7 weeks тому2:31:13

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Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo discuss the ban on TikTok and how it could affect Riot Games, the current state and bright future of Last Free Nation, evidence that the LEC is viewbotting their YouTube channel in a silly way, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Declining State of Counter-Strike... (ft Jason Lake) 2:31:56

11 weeks тому2:31:56

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Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo are joined by Jason Lake to discuss the state of Counter-Strike going into 2025, the future of Complexity, Valve's new rules regarding Majors and qualifying for them, difficulties that CS teams continue to face, and more. Get 50% off FACTOR meals at https://www.factormeals.com/50horsemen with code horsemen50. High-quality, never-frozen meals delivered to your home! Check out our t-shirt collaboration with INTO THE AM at https://www.intotheam.com/lfn-tee EXPRESSVPN now sponsors The Four Horsemen! Get THREE free months of service with our link: https://www.expressvpn.com/horsemen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Why the New LoL League (LTA) is Worse Than You Think (ft Zaboutine) 3:15:45

17 weeks тому3:15:45

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Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo are joined by Thomas "Zaboutine" Si-Hassen to discuss the transition from LCS, CBLOL, and LLA into the LTA, the confusing status of 100 Thieves in 2024, how Riot borrowed ideas from Flashpoint in the new LTA format, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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How This Esports Org Scammed Everyone / BLEED Fraud Exposed (ft Kassad) 2:22:35

19 weeks тому2:22:35

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We are joined by Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović to discuss the shady dealings and broken promises of the BLEED organization, including misdeeds done to their CS2, VALORANT, and Mobile Legends divisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Shady Truth of Esports Orgs / The Future of LoL Esports (ft Danan) 2:01:01

24 weeks тому2:01:01

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Danan Flander joins to discuss changes coming to American League of Legends esports, the downfall of Immortals in the LCS, shady business dealings made by NRG, sloppy communication from Riot in regards to Tier 2 competition, why Saudi Arabia is likely to become even more involved with Riot, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Is Valve ruining Counter-Strike? Exposing Conflicts of Interest (ft messioso) 2:50:06

29 weeks тому2:50:06

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Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo are joined by Graham "messioso" Pitt, currently the GM for Complexity CS, to discuss upcoming changes being made by Valve to professional Counter-Strike. Main topics include Team Falcons and Saudi conflicts of interest, difficulties that teams are facing with securing visas, teams' perspectives on the upcoming changes, the one hire that we recommend Valve make to improve the scene, and more. Thanks to our sponsors for supporting today's episode! Get 50% off FACTOR meals at https://www.factormeals.com/horsemen50 with code horsemen50. High-quality, never-frozen meals delivered to your home! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code HORSEMEN at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Sad Truth of Esports Journalism / Why ESPN Esports Failed (ft Kevin Hitt) 3:13:27

34 weeks тому3:13:27

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Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo are joined by journalist Kevin Hitt to discuss the state of esports journalism. Topics include the history of esports journalism, recent involvement from Saudi Arabia especially in relation to Rolling Stone and the Esports Awards, the reasons why ESPN Esports failed, how the recent Dr. Disrespect scandal was handled, Chris Greeley's subtweet on behalf of Riot Games in response to the latest Summoning Insight, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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How esports sold out | Saudi money floods the industry 3:31:11

38 weeks тому3:31:11

3:31:11

Pride month has begun and so has the corporate hypocrisy in the esports industry as Saudi money continues to increase its control over the industry with the imminent arrival of the Esports World Cup. Andrew "Zyori" Campbell, former DotA caster and esports personality, joins to discuss the corporate virtue signaling, the increasing level of sportswashing, and the cuts of caster rates for DotA 2 commentators. Our Horsemen also analyze the state of broadcasting in the industry at large and discuss the philosophical ramifications of taking money at any cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Riot Vanguard Disaster - Is a Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat safe? (ft Yasukeh) 2:08:29

42 weeks тому2:08:29

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Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo are joined by retired former Challenger player Yasukeh to discuss Riot Vanguard: Riot Games's anti-cheat used for VALORANT, League of Legends, and Teamfight Tactics. Further topics include the intrusiveness levels of kernel-level anti-cheat systems, Riot's claims on why Vanguard is needed, Reddit Moderators deleting comments and threads discussing Vanguard, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The EG Files Part 2: In the Trenches at EG ft. Phillip Aram 3:11:53

48 weeks тому3:11:53

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Richard Lewis, Thorin, MonteCristo, and guest Phillip Aram continue the mini-series "The EG Files" by discussing Phillip's history with Evil Geniuses, the successes and struggles of their iconic DOTA team, the effects of the org splitting from Twitch and Amazon, difficulty in gaining sponsors and investment, the reasons why Peak6 was eventually chosen to support the org, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The EG Files Part 1: Evil Origins and the Rise of Alex Garfield 2:38:11

52 weeks тому2:38:11

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Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo begin the mini-series "The EG Files" by discussing how Evil Geniuses was formed, the team's time in Quake, Starcraft 2, and early Counter-Strike, Alex Garfield's cut-throat rise in power, EG's spike in popularity with signing players like HuK & IdrA, their handling of media, their Twitch era, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Esports Winter RAGES ON | A storm of stickers and Saudis (ft Tomi) 3:10:12

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