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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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Hearts Aflame, hosted by Dustin Benge and a ministry of Unashamed Truth, is a daily devotional podcast that draws from the rich writings of the Puritans. Each episode pairs timeless truths with Scripture, encouraging believers to deepen their faith and set their hearts aflame with love for Christ.

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Hearts Aflame

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God’s Unshakable Covenant 5:17

22 hours назад5:17

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In this episode, we explore the unshakable foundation of God’s covenant—a promise secured not by human effort, but by divine grace. John Cotton, a towering Puritan theologian, reminds us that our standing with God is rooted in His faithfulness, not our frailty. The covenant of grace is no fragile agreement, easily broken by our failures; it is a steadfast bond, sealed with the blood of Christ and upheld by God’s eternal love. Join us as we meditate on the security of God’s promises, the depth of His mercy, and the joy of belonging to a covenant-keeping God. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here .…

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Trusting God’s Sovereign Hand 5:23

2 дня назад5:23

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In this episode, we explore Samuel Willard’s call to trust in God’s perfect wisdom and providence. Too often, we carry burdens that God invites us to release, exhausting ourselves with worry rather than resting in His care. But Scripture assures us that “My times are in Your hand” (Psalm 31:15) and that He sustains those who trust Him. Willard reminds us that trusting in God’s sovereign hand is not passive resignation but an act of faith that brings peace in every storm. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here .…

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The Heart of Christ 5:15

3 дня назад5:15

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In this episode, we explore the deep and unchanging love of Christ as revealed in Thomas Goodwin’s "The Heart of Christ in Heaven Towards Sinners on Earth." Even now, seated at the right hand of the Father, Christ’s heart beats with the same mercy, compassion, and tenderness that led Him to the cross. His love is not a past event but an ongoing reality—He ever lives to intercede for His people. Goodwin reminds us that no sin, no weakness, no doubt can separate us from the love of Christ. His heart is ever open, His grace ever flowing, and His prayers ever rising on our behalf. This episode calls us to rest in the assurance that Jesus delights to show mercy and never forgets His own. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here .…

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Communion with Christ 5:35

4 дня назад5:35

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In today’s episode, we explore John Owen’s rich teaching on communion with Christ—our source of strength, joy, and victory in the Christian life. Drawing from "Of Communion with God," Owen reminds us that abiding in Christ is not merely a duty but the lifeblood of faith. This episode unpacks how true communion with Christ transforms our weakness into strength, our fears into peace, and our burdens into joy. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here .…

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Satisfied in God 5:31

5 дней назад5:31

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In "The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment," Jeremiah Burroughs unveils the secret to a peaceful heart—resting fully in God’s providence, no matter the circumstances. True contentment is not found in abundance or comfort but in trusting that God is enough. This episode explores the rare and precious gift of Christian contentment—why it is essential and how it is cultivated. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here .…

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Christ's Comfort for the Weary and Broken 5:23

7 дней назад5:23

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In a world that crushes the weak and despises the broken, Christ stands as a tender Savior, full of compassion for those who are weary and wounded. Richard Sibbes beautifully expounds on Isaiah 42:3—"A bruised reed He will not break, and a faintly burning wick He will not quench." This is the heart of our Redeemer: He does not cast aside struggling sinners but gently upholds them, strengthening their faith and leading them to rest. In this episode, we explore the kindness of Christ toward the weak, the doubting, and the sorrowful. Join us as we reflect on the comfort found in the gentle and merciful heart of our Savior. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here .…

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Conquered by Grace 5:14

8 дней назад5:14

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True repentance is not merely turning from sin—it is a miracle of grace, a transformation wrought by the Spirit of God. Before grace enters, the heart is like a wilderness, overgrown with sin and bound in darkness. But when God moves, everything changes. In his work, "The Doctrine of Repentance," Thomas Watson beautifully captures the power of God’s renewing work in the soul, reminding us that salvation is not about self-reformation but a total heart change. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here .…

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The Excellency of Christ’s Redeeming Love 5:07

9 дней назад5:07

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In this episode, we explore the surpassing love of Christ as presented by Puritan pastor John Flavel in his work, "The Fountain of Life" (1671). This is no ordinary love—it is a love that led the eternal Son of God to take on human flesh, suffer rejection, bear our sins, and drink the full cup of divine wrath, all to redeem sinners. Join us as we meditate on the beauty of Christ’s redeeming work. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here .…

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The Sweetness of a Soul at Peace with God 6:07

10 дней назад6:07

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In this episode, we explore the profound peace that belongs to the believer in Christ, as described by Puritan pastor Thomas Brooks in "Heaven on Earth" (1654). True assurance is not a fleeting emotion but a settled confidence rooted in justification by faith. Brooks reminds us that this peace transforms every trial, turning burdens into joys and the wilderness into a paradise. Whether you struggle with doubts or long for deeper assurance, this episode will encourage you to rest in God’s unshakable promises. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here .…

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The Riches of God’s Covenant 5:35

11 дней назад5:35

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In this episode, we delve into Richard Alleine’s powerful exposition of the covenant of grace from "Heaven Opened." This covenant, sealed in Christ’s blood, is a treasure of unsearchable riches, freely given to all who come to Him. It is not built on human effort but on the steadfast faithfulness of God, offering pardon, peace, and an eternal inheritance. Listen as we explore the boundless grace of this divine covenant, the security it provides for weary sinners, and the joy it brings to the hearts of believers. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here .…

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Christ, the King of Zion 6:04

12 дней назад6:04

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In this episode, we explore Thomas Boston’s teaching on the kingship of Christ from "The Offices of Christ." Christ is not only the King of kings but the sovereign ruler of His people, reigning with authority, righteousness, and grace. His kingdom is not of this world, yet He subdues hearts, defends His church, and will one day return in majesty to establish His eternal dominion. Join us as we reflect on the power and victory of Christ’s reign, the nature of His kingdom, and what it means to live as faithful subjects under His rule. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here .…

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The Necessity of Christ’s Offices 6:48

14 дней назад6:48

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In this weekend edition, Dustin Benge explores Thomas Boston’s teaching on the essential nature of Christ’s threefold office—Prophet, Priest, and King. Boston emphasizes that without Christ’s prophetic guidance, we would remain ignorant; without His priestly sacrifice, we would stand condemned; and without His kingly reign, we would remain enslaved to sin. Through Christ, sinners are fully redeemed, instructed in truth, and ruled in righteousness. For your gift of any amount for the month of March, we want to send you a complimentary copy of "Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith" by John Owen. To give, and receive your book, please click here .…

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Christ, Our Prophet, Priest, and King 7:41

15 дней назад7:41

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In this episode, we explore the rich theology of Thomas Boston, a faithful Scottish Puritan minister, as he expounds on the threefold office of Christ as Prophet, Priest, and King. Christ is the ultimate teacher, making known the will of God. He is the perfect High Priest, who atones for sin and intercedes for His people. He is the sovereign King, ruling and defending His church. Boston’s insights remind us that Christ is not only our Savior but also our guide, advocate, and ruler.…

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The Eternal Blessedness of Believers 6:09

16 дней назад6:09

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In "A Golden Chain," William Perkins unfolds the glorious destiny of the elect after the Last Judgment. The blessedness of heaven is not a reward earned by works but a gift of grace through Christ—eternal life in perfect fellowship with God. The elect shall lack nothing, for the presence of God will be their everlasting joy and sufficiency. They will see His face, be made like Christ, and inherit the new heavens and new earth. This episode explores the fullness of heavenly blessedness—the joy of dwelling with God, the radiance of His glory, and the perfect service of the saints in His eternal kingdom.…

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Prayer and Thanksgiving 4:59

17 дней назад4:59