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OUTLINE:

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(00:00) – Introduction

(07:51) – Is machine learning just statistics?

(12:14) – NeurIPS vs ICML

(14:30) – Data is more important than algorithm

(20:14) – The role of hardship in education

(28:57) – How Charles and Michael met

(33:30) – Key to success: never be satisfied

(36:47) – Bell Labs

(48:15) – Teaching machine learning

(58:25) – Westworld and Ex Machina

(1:06:24) – Simulation

(1:13:14) – The college experience in the times of COVID

(1:41:52) – Advice for young people

(1:48:44) – How to learn to program

(2:00:07) – Friendship