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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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Hi, Everybody! This week, Formidable Opponents takes you to the happiest place on Earth: Tijuana!...err. Springfield. This week we are joined by our good friend Jiovanna Perez @jiowritesstories (who's the only person who calls us "sir" without adding, "you're making a scene"), as we discuss all things Simpsons . On this episode, we are focusing on the secondary characters that brought Springfield to life but don't boo us (we'll assume you were saying Boo-urns), we talk about the entire Simpsons family as well and what they've meant to us growing up. As for who is the best, well, it should be obvious to even the most dim-witted individual who holds an advanced degree in hyperbolic topology. Or, to find out, join us this week on Formidable Opponents, where the peanut bowl is freshened hourly. We promise this won't be the worst...episode...ever

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Best Supporting Character on The Simpsons

Formidable Opponents

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136 episodios

#Cinema #Pop Culture #Nostalgia #Retro #Movies #70s #80s #90s #2000s #Music #Comedy #Formidable Opponents

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Best Zombie Movie 1:09:11

hace 7 días1:09:11

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Send us a message and get a shoutout! Grab your survival gear, double-tap your expectations, and join us at The Winchester because this week Formidable Opponents crawl out of our graves (and maybe dance on them...fully clothed) and talk Zombies. Board up your doors, aim for the head and check out this episode as we discuss why cardio is the real enemy. This week Formidable Opponents use our brains...braaaains....BRAAAAINS!!! as we debate and discuss "Best Zombie Movie." Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents…

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Best 90s Debut Single 1:11:32

hace 21 días1:11:32

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Send us a message and get a shoutout! Fire up the dial-up, because today we're once again tackling 90s music! These are the songs that blasted onto the scene and made artists instant icons, whether they changed music forever or just gave us a catchy tune to sing along to in our cars, alone, with the windows rolled up...and perhaps looking off into the distance, acting like you're in the damn video. One thing’s for sure: this episode will be more fun than asking for someone's a/s/l in an AOL chat room. Hit play, and let’s settle this like it’s 1999; for this week, Formidable Opponents debate and discuss, "Best 90s Debut Single." Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents…

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Sexiest 2000s Song 58:48

hace 5 weeks58:48

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Send us a message and get a shoutout! Warning: This episode is not safe for work, family road trips, or anywhere your mom might overhear it and say, “Oh, I love that song!”—because today, we’re discussing the sexiest songs of the 2000s, and things are about to get dangerously smooth....er, um, awkward. We’ll break down the beats, the lyrics, and the questionable life choices these songs inspired—all while trying (and failing) to keep things PG and it’s guaranteed to make you laugh… and maybe blush. Proceed with caution, as Formidable Opponents debate and discuss "Sexiest 2000s Song." Awww yeeeeah. Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents…

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Best Scene in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" 1:18:04

hace 12 weeks1:18:04

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Send us a message and get a shoutout! For our annual Christmas episode, we decided to discuss the iconic scenes from the holiday classic, "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." We'll cover everything from exploding turkeys, squirrel chases, 25,000 light bulbs, painful flirting and more! We'll laugh, reminisce and get into our own holiday debates as we unwrap the magic and madness of this Christmas classic. This week Formidable Opponents debate and discuss, Best Scene in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents…

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Best 70s Guitar Solo 1:10:50

hace 14 weeks1:10:50

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Send us a message and get a shoutout! This week Formidable Opponents are diving into an era were guitar heroes and rock gods were king. Crank up your volume knobs (all throat clearing and coughs were edited out, so you're ok!) and dust off your vinyl collection. We're breaking down the best guitar solo of the 70s. By the way, you can play this episode three times during the Freebird guitar solo. Join us and get comfortable, as this week Formidable Opponents erupt and debate "Best Guitar Solo of the 70s." Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents…

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Best Movie Heartbreak 1:02:12

hace 16 weeks1:02:12

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Send us a message and get a shoutout! Grab your tissues (sad not happy) and get ready to ugly cry with us as we dive into the most brutal, unforgivable, soul-crushing movie heartbreaks of all time. From sad, quiet goodbyes to dramatic meltdowns, we talk everything from faded love to tragic ends. Join us for the heartbreak and the hilarity as we morosely drive away in our pink station wagon, credits rolling over our welled-up eyes as James Ingram takes us home. This week Formidable Opponents debate and discuss "Best Movie Heartbreak." Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents…

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Best Movie Vampire 1:07:55

hace 19 weeks1:07:55

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Send us a message and get a shoutout! Get ready for an episode dripping with dark humor and high stakes as we sink our teeth into the ultimate vampire showdown! From suave charmers to brutal hunters, (we'll skip the glitter) join us in a hilarious debate to crown the king (or queen) of the undead. So, whether you prefer brooding aristocrats, 80s rock n' roll menaces, or night club ass kickers, this episode is for you! Click play and join us (on an episode that will certainly not suck) as Formidable Opponents debate and discuss, "Best Movie Vampire." Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents…

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Best Nu Metal Song 1:16:40

hace 23 weeks1:16:40

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Send us a message and get a shoutout! Get ready to dust off those Adidas tracksuits but please leave the chain wallet at home, for on this episode of Formidable Opponents, we dive deep into the world of aggressive riffs, questionable fashion choice, and enough emotional lyrics to fuel a thousand MySpace pages. Join us where the only thing heavier than the drop-tuned guitars is the nostalgia. Who will reign supreme in the world of frosted tips and baggy pants? Click play and find out as Formidable Opponents rap and scream, *ahem* debate and discuss "Best Nu Metal Song." Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents…

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Best Disco Song 1:04:14

hace 26 weeks1:04:14

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Send us a message and get a shoutout! Disco wasn’t just a genre of music; it was a cultural revolution. It filled dance floors with infectious beats, bright colors, and a promise of escape. From the moment the first disco ball spun to the last echo of four-on-the-floor beats, the era was an unrelenting celebration of life, freedom, and pure joy. Disco may have been dismissed by some at the time, but its legacy continues to thrive, keeping us all dancing...if you can call it that. So, which song reigns supreme? Let's find out on this episode of Formidable Opponents as we debate and discuss "Best Disco Song." Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents…

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Best Movie Snacks 1:03:25

hace 28 weeks1:03:25

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Send us a message and get a shoutout! In this episode, we dive into the world of movie snacks! From classic popcorn to the pros and cons of movie nachos, we're talking the best treats to munch on while enjoying your favorite flicks. Plus, takes on the full menu dining experience and all the other treats you enjoy...as you stay completely immobile for two straight hours... hoping the surround sound noise of an action scene will drown out the audible woes you're putting your body through...ahem, This week Formidable Opponents will see you at the movies! Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents…

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Best Garage Rock Revival Song 1:14:01

hace 30 weeks1:14:01

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Send us a message and get a shoutout! On this episode of Formidable Opponents, we dive into the raw, gritty sounds that fueled the garage rock revival movement. We explore the memorable tracks that brought back the rebellious spirit of 60s and 70s era garage bands, blending lo-fi distortion with modern energy. From iconic anthems to hidden gems, we break break down the songs that defined a generation. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the genre, join us as we celebrate the best of garage rock revival! Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents…

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Best Baseball Movie 1:00:15

hace 32 weeks1:00:15

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Send us a message and get a shoutout! On this episode of Formidable Opponents, we celebrate two great American past times, baseball and film. For over a century, baseball movies have been historically celebrated in cinema. From comedies to drama to action, baseball movies have provided so many emotions and memories. Many of these films are cherished childhood treasures that will forever stand the test of time. This week Formidable Opponents swings for the fences (PED free, we should mention), as we debate and discuss the all-time "Best Baseball Movie." Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents…

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Best Female Lead Singer of the 90s 1:15:34

hace 34 weeks1:15:34

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Send us a message and get a shoutout! In this episode of Formidable Opponents, we go back to the 90s, a time where powerful and unforgettable voices dominated the airwaves. A decade that will forever be remembered for its groundbreaking music and the incredible female talent that led the charge. No matter if you listened to pop, rock, hip hop, R&B, grunge, or ska (why would you do that to yourself?), female artists broke the mold, challenged the norms, and have inspired people of all walks of life to find their true voice. Their legacies they've built will always live on as this week Formidable Opponents shines a light on stars that couldn't be any brighter. This week we debate and discuss, "Best Female Lead Singer of the 90s." Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents…

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Best Scene in a Mel Brooks Movie 1:14:13

hace 36 weeks1:14:13

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Send us a message and get a shoutout! On this episode of Formidable Opponents, we discuss a true icon of film and comedy. Mel Brooks has been a huge influence on many. His genius writing, mastery of parody and most importantly his heart and passion for entertaining generations makes him the undisputed king of comedy in our eyes. Of course, it's good to be The King and it's even better to honor and recognize one that has entertained and educated generations spanning seven decades. This week Formidable Opponents turn it up to ludicrous speed as we debate and discuss, "Best Scene in a Mel Brooks Movie." Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents…

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Best Song Collaboration 1:10:30

hace 39 weeks1:10:30