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LM101-059: How to Properly Introduce a Neural Network

Android robot saying "hello"!

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LM101-059: How to Properly Introduce a Neural Network Episode Summary: I discuss the concept of a “neural network” by providing some examples of recent successes in neural network machine learning algorithms and providing a historical perspective on the evolution of the neural network concept from its biological origins. Show Notes: Hello everyone! Welcome to the fifty-ninth podcast in… Read More »

LM101-035: What is a Neural Network and What is a Hot Dog?

Robot with neural network processor trying to decide which image best represents a "hot dog".

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Episode Summary: In this episode, we address the important questions of “What is a neural network?” and “What is a hot dog?” by discussing human brains, neural networks that learn to play Atari video games, and rat brain neural networks. Show Notes: Hello everyone! Welcome to the thirty-fifth podcast in the podcast series Learning Machines 101. In this… Read More »