The Fragmented Whole podcast

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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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Fragmented Whole (n.): Any entity navigating the fragments of broken systems, relationships, and geographies, while simultaneously striving to remain whole. The Fragmented Whole, a bi-monthly podcast, explores how the brokenness we see in ourselves is reflected in the world around us. Host and researcher, Amarachi Anakaraonye, investigates how the fragments of intergenerational and systemic trauma can be utilized to manifest individual and collective wholeness. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fragmentpodcast/support

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Courageous Conversations 28:35

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This episode was originally distributed through NC State University's Philanthropy Journal podcast, The Nonprofit Experience , on May 1, 2019. Bethann James, Founder & CEO of Gemstone Professional Services Consultants, and public health professional and podcaster, Amarachi Anakaraonye, discuss the importance and challenges of presenting your authentic self. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fragmentpodcast/support…

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Somewhere in the Grey 33:02

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This episode was originally distributed through NC State University's Philanthropy Journal podcast, The Nonprofit Experience , on April 24, 2019. Digital storyteller, Amarachi Anakaraonye, and public health professional, Lydia Moges, discuss the ups and downs of nonprofit work; a life spent somewhere in the grey area. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fragmentpodcast/support…

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What Happens When a Fragmented Whole Comes Undone? 38:16

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The process of unlearning problematic behaviors and learning affirming ones, is a sojourn. In this series finale episode, I share my fragmented journey to wholeness through virtual therapy sessions with my therapist, Shanequa Anderson.To learn more about Shanequa's services, you can visit her website, https://www.shanequaanderson.com/ . Whether you are a seasoned subscriber or a first time listener, it has been my honor producing content for you. To stay tuned to my journey of fragmented wholeness, please visit my website, www.amarachia.com . Thank you for your support and happy listening! The Fragmented Whole is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and where ever else podcasts are available. For updates on the show, be sure to follow The Fragmented Whole on Instagram and Twitter @fragmentpodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fragmentpodcast/support…

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Choose You, Sis. Choose YOU. 22:55

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In this episode I speak with two Black Women of Durham organizers, Rachel Singley and Brianna Hargrove-Kennedy, about their 10 tips for self and communal care: 1. Say no 2.Take a mental health day 3.Check-in with yourself 4. Five minutes of yoga or meditation 5. Have an organism 6. Aromatherapy 7. Breathe 8. Journal 9. Listen to your fav music or podcast 10. Get a massage Founded in 2018, Black Women of Durham is an organization that facilitates spaces for Black Women to promote, discuss and expand upon all topics affecting Black women and the Black community in Durham, NC and beyond. Happy listening! The Fragmented Whole is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and where ever else podcasts are available. For updates on the show, be sure to follow The Fragmented Whole on Instagram and Twitter @fragmentpodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fragmentpodcast/support…

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Sometimes You Need a Space to Breathe 23:10

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Founded in 2016, Blackspace is a digital makerspace based in Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It offers Black and Brown youth a breathing space to manifest their dreams by any medium necessary. In January 2019, I spoke with Mariah M., the Program Director and Slam Master for Blackspace Poetry, and Miranda Stephens, a BlackSpace Youth Artist. In this episode, I speak with Mariah and Miranda about the significance of black and brown centric spaces for POCs and strategies of self care for artists of color. Happy listening! The Fragmented Whole is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and where ever else podcasts are available. For updates on the show, be sure to follow The Fragmented Whole on Instagram and Twitter @fragmentpodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fragmentpodcast/support…

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Home is Where the Healing Begins Out Lao'd 33:40

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In this episode, I speak with Rita Phetmixay, the creator and host of the virtual healing space and podcast, Healing Out Lao'd. Healing Out Lao'd explores Lao diaspora storytelling, healing, and tools for sustainability. For my POCs, reframing intergenerational narratives of trauma begins with dismantling and rebuilding how we see our individual and collective purpose and value today and everyday. Choose joy! Happy listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fragmentpodcast/support…

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Love, Light, Melanin, & Toxic Resilience 34:27

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I began 2019, wrestling with one question: how do you manifest joy and heal from trauma when you're overburdened with societal expectations of resiliency? In this episode, I speak with activists, Desmera Gatewood and Marion Johnson, about the price of toxic resiliency and strategies for transcending and reshaping oversimplified stereotypes. Happy listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fragmentpodcast/support…

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What Does Financial Stability Look Like? 36:21

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According to LearnVest's 2014 Financial Confidence study, even though women's average income increases by more than 50% after age 25, their financial confidence decreases conversely around age 25. In this episode, I speak with financial planner and public health professional, Ashley Stewart, about strategies for gaining financial confidence at any-age by dismantling debt head-on. To learn more about Ms. Stewart's financial independence services, you can contact her at goodriddancedebt@gmail.com. Happy listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fragmentpodcast/support…

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A Guide to Decolonizing a Crone 37:45

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Crone (n.): an old woman who is thin and ugly. What happens when that 'old' woman is Black, beautiful, bold, and outspoken? What happens when she's above the age of 40 and still wants bodily, sexual, and professional autonomy? In this episode, I speak with activist and storyteller, Omisade Burney-Scott, about all of this and more. Happy listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fragmentpodcast/support…

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Be Responsible & Response-able 24:56

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In this episode, I process what it means to be an adult by putting it into practice. I speak with Dr. Asani Seawell of Pacific University about how forgiveness positively impacts one's health outcomes. If you get nothing else from this episode, forgive for you. You don't need permission from anyone to forgive. Happy listening. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fragmentpodcast/support…

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Dismantling and Building at the Frontline of Equity 25:10

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In this episode, I speak with Marcus Littles, the Founder and a Senior Partner of Frontline Solutions. Marcus provides strategies organizations can utilize to center equity not just in word, but in action. Happy listening to the entrepreneurs, dreamers, and doers striving to facilitate spaces of production that are equitable and innovative. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fragmentpodcast/support…

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What's the Splinter Under Your Nail?: Black Mamas Dyin' 40:26

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Why are Black people not extinct based on everything we've been through? What factors are contributing to Black women continuing to have full-term births despite experiencing racism across their lives? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Monica McLemore, a reproductive justice nurse, scholar, and activist at the University of California-San Francisco, about potential strategies for reducing the disproportionate rates of Black maternal mortality rates in the United States. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fragmentpodcast/support…

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The Final Step: Have Many Thoughts, Keep Your Intentions 22:34

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This season, we have explored an array of concepts and strategies for facing, combatting, and remaining resilient in the face of trauma. In this season three finale episode, I discuss with my therapist, Shanequa Anderson, LMSW, four present and future intentions for manifesting personal and relational joy and authenticity. Joyful listening and see you next season! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fragmentpodcast/support…

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Step 6: I Go Forth Alone, and Stand as Ten Thousand 24:25

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Is it better to seek healing from acute or chronic trauma for oneself by oneself, or attain healing through the support of a community? What does it mean to be or remain resilient during or after a traumatic event(s)? The answers may not be so simple. Just a few questions that be sittin' on my brain. Joyful listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fragmentpodcast/support…

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Step 5: There's Privilege in Experiencing Joy 34:53

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