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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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Welcome to Rev'ing Up, the newest media ministry from Community Church of New York. This show is a container to explore the intersectionalities of life, ministry, and professional clergy formation from the perspective of two Unitarian-Universalist intern ministers. We are in community with you, our listeners. We invite you to co-create this space with us. Contact us at podcast@ccny.org! Hosted by Carrie McEvoy and Meagan Henry Produced by Amy Wilson Learn more about Community Church of New York at ccny.org

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Season 3: Series Finale! 42:30

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It's our Rev'ing Up Series Finale (for now)! As Meagan and Carrie look toward the end of their internships at Community Church of New York, and producer Amy moves on to other pursuits as well, we are taking a moment to reflect on our collective project of Unitarian-Universalist broadcasting. What does it mean to approach media from the religious left?. Join us for a roundtable discussion of what we learned and our hopes for liberal-religious broadcasting into the future. Thoughts? Comments? Reflections on Rev'ing Up? Please find us at facebook.com/groups/revingup or send us an email at podcast@ccny.org. Thank you for being a part of our journey!…

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Season 3: How Can I Know What To Believe? 23:35

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We are coming to the end of our short season of Rev'ing Up, as our hosts Carrie and Meagan prepare to wrap up their internships at Community Church. But! We still have a few more shows to go. Join us for today's episode, where Meagan and Carrie discuss the question, "how can I know what to believe?" from a pastoral and personal perspective. We have had so much fun exploring the Riddle & Mystery curriculum by Richard S. Kimball and encourage you to look into the online resources and perhaps answer a few questions yourself or with a small spiritual community. You can view the full curriculum here: https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/riddle Thoughts on this season of Rev'ing Up? Please feel welcome to share at podcast@ccny.org or on our Listener Community at facebook.com/groups/revingup.…

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Season 3: Why Do Bad Things Happen? 25:10

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On today's episode, Carrie and Meagan discuss one of life's biggest questions: why do bad things happen? One of the thorniest theological conundrums that can be faced by any spiritual leader or seeker. Hear how Meagan and Carrie would respond to this question as ministers, then their own thoughts on the issue. Stick around for a beautiful telling of a traditional story by Meagan! This is a continuation of our Riddle & Mystery series, inspired by the Tapestry of Faith curriculum of the same name by Richard S. Kimball. Enjoying this series? Let us know! Send us an email at podcast@ccny.org or join our Listener Community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/revingup.…

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Season 3: Is Life Fair? 24:10

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On this week's continuation of the Rev'ing Up: Riddle and Mystery series, Meagan and Carrie address a perennial question commonly found in playgrounds and throughout the human experience: is life fair? Join us as Meagan and Carrie consider this question first from a pastoral perspective, then an individual one. We invite you to reflect on each week's question and, if you like, join the conversation! Email us at podcast@ccny.org or join us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/revingup.…

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Season 3: What Does UU Mean To Me? 24:10

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Unitarian-Universalism is an open faith dedicated to a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. As such, the question "what does Unitarian-Universalism mean to me?" is a rich and complex one that many UUs revisit throughout their spiritual journey. Join Carrie and Meagan today to meditate on this question as part of our continuing "Riddle and Mystery" series, based on the UUA Tapestry of Faith curriculum of the same name by Richard S. Kimball. On this episode, you'll hear the many ways this question could be answered as well as learn what Carrie and Meagan have to say on it themselves. This episode references the 7 Principles and 6 Sources of Unitarian-Universalism, plus the 8th Principle which is affirmed and promoted by many UU congregations (including Community Church of New York). Find more information about the principles and sources here: https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/adults/river/principles-sources Find more information about the 8th Principle here: https://www.8thprincipleuu.org/ Write back to us at podcast@ccny.org or join the conversation on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/revingup. Thanks for your support of liberal-religious broadcasting!…

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Season 3: What Are We? 24:46

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Welcome to the journey on our third season of Rev'ing Up. Each week, our hosts Meagan and Carrie are taking inspiration from one question pulled at random from the Riddle & Mystery curriculum authored by Richard S. Kimball for the Unitarian-Universalist Association. On today's show, Carrie and Meagan discuss the question "What are we?" first from how they would approach answering it as ministers, and secondly how they would answer it as individual spiritual seekers. You won't want to miss this thoughtful exploration of one of life's biggest questions, and there's much more to come this season. Inspired by this episode? Want to share a reflection? Reach out to us at podcast@ccny.org or join the conversation on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/revingup.…

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Season 3: Riddle & Mystery 9:10

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Welcome back to Rev'ing Up! As our hosts Carrie and Meagan enter their last semester of seminary and of internship at Community Church of New York, life's big questions are looming on the horizon. Questions like "where do we come from", "what are we", and "where are we going," recur at so many stages of our lives and are always fruitful to examine and consider. For this season of Rev'ing Up, we're drawing inspiration from the Riddle & Mystery curriculum authored by Richard S. Kimball for the Unitarian-Universalist Association Tapestry of Faith curriculum. Each show, Carrie and Meagan will answer one of the questions from this curriculum from their perspective as Unitarian-Universalist ministers in formation and as spiritual seekers. Follow along each week for new episodes and keep in touch with us by emailing us at podcast@ccny.org. The discussion continues on our Listener Community at facebook.com/groups/revingup. View the entire Riddle & Mystery curriculum at https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/riddle.…

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LIVE Holiday Special 2021! 47:55

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It's our Rev'ing Up Live Holiday Special, broadcast on Thursday, December 16! This episode features discussion, sharing, reading, and reflection on the holidays from our hosts, Community Church of New York intern ministers Carrie McEvoy and Meagan Henry. Grab a cookie and a mug of cocoa and get cozy with us! To view the special on YouTube, visit youtube.com/c/ccnyuu. Write back to us with any comments or suggestions at podcast@ccny.org!…

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Season 2: What's Next? + Join us for Live Event 12/16! 25:17

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Our second season of Rev'ing Up is coming to a close, and we hope you'll join us to celebrate on Thursday, December 16 at 7pm for our live event! It'll be streaming on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/c/ccnyuu. With questions about the event, please do not hesitate to email Amy at podcast@ccny.org. On this penultimate episode of our season, Meagan and Carrie discuss what's next for them in their ministerial development as they look toward the close of their seminary program. So many paths are available to would-be ministers, how do we choose among them and balance our goals with the other demands of life? We are so grateful to our Rev'ing Up community for following along and listening. Let us know your thoughts in comments or by email and we look forward to seeing you 12/16!…

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Season 2: New Visions of Stewardship 25:17

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Everything about the way we do "church" is changing, and that includes stewardship and giving. Today, Meagan and Carrie share their perspective as ministers in formation on stewardship, pledging, and all things fundraising. What works, what needs a re-think, and how can ministers adapt to changing demographics and congregational needs? Questions or thoughts on this topic or anything else we've presented this season? We are VERY pleased to invite you to our Rev'ing Up Live Event on Thursday, December 16 at 7pm Eastern time, streaming on our YouTube page at youtube.com/c/ccnyuu. Grab your festive gear and join us for warm conversation and sharing! Keep in touch with Rev'ing Up by emailing podcast@ccny.org or joining the Listener Community at facebook.com/groups/revingup.…

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Season 2: Reframing Generosity 25:26

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The holiday season often inspires reflection about our practices of generosity and gratitude. This year, as we continue to recover and heal from the ongoing COVID pandemic, the holidays may be even more meaningful. On this episode, Carrie and Meagan discuss generosity in the liberal religious context and where it shows up -- or doesn't -- in our congregations. What does true generosity mean and how is it different from practicing gratitude? We hope this conversation will inspire you to start or re-commit to a practice of generosity, whatever that means for you. Please let us know what's on your mind by emailing podcast@ccny.org, commenting below, or joining our Listener Community at facebook.com/groups/revingup.…

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Season 2: What Does Healing Look Like? 25:17

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What does healing look like? In ourselves, in our communities, and in the world? After a year and a half of the COVID pandemic, we all have healing to do. On this episode, Meagan and Carrie discuss healing on many levels. Meagan, who is dealing with a new and mysterious health issue, shares her reflections about the journey of healing that chronic illness can require. Whether it's bodily illness, spiritual hurts like loss and bereavement, or the general trauma and fatigue caused by the COVID pandemic and a culture that is hyper-focused on growth and productivity, the arc of healing can be long. On today's episode, Meagan and Carrie discuss their personal experiences and how ministers can work to bring healing to spiritual communities and the world. Community Church offers many virtual programs throughout the week to help you re-connect with your body and spirit, from crafting circles to art appreciation and more. This fall and winter, Carrie will be leading a series called Soul Restore about embodied spiritual experiences. Please check ccny.org/calendar and feel welcome to join us whether you are a CCNY member or a friend from elsewhere. With thoughts or comments about the show, please email podcast@ccny.org or join the conversation in our Listener Community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/revingup.…

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Season 2: Visiting Verdis in Vermont 32:49

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While Meagan enjoys some well-deserved time off with her spouse, Carrie takes a virtual visit to Montpelier, Vermont to hear from our first-ever special guest on Rev'ing Up! Verdis LeVar Robinson is a student at Meadville Lombard Theological School currently serving as an intern minister at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier. Join us for a chat with Verdis on their journey from a Pentecostal upbringing to Unitarian-Universalist ministry and much more. Verdis and Carrie compare and contrast their experiences of intern ministry in Vermont and New York City and discuss the many roles a minister must be ready to play. We welcome you to join Carrie, Verdis, and Meagan in conversation in our Listener Community Facebook group, accessible at facebook.com/groups/revingup. For those without Facebook or who prefer email, send us a note at podcast@ccny.org! Finally, all are welcome at our second Rev'ing Up live event, to be held in mid-December.…

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Season 2: Death and Dying 34:23

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Tis the season of Halloween, All Souls' Day, Samhain, and Dia de los Muertos. A time of transition and turning inward, when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead becomes thinner. On today's episode of Rev'ing Up, Meagan and Carrie discuss their recent experiences with death and dying. We hear from Meagan on crafting memorial services for two different families this summer, and from Carrie on her personal experience with major grief and the ashes internment of her beloved husband William. The inevitability of death can give new meaning to life and to participating in a religious community. We invite you to be in community with us by sending us an email at podcast@ccny.org, joining our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/revingup, or attending our Rev'ing Up live event in mid-December.…

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Season 2: Authority in Presence 25:20

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