Explain The Explainables

Throughout history, information networks have shaped not only what we know, but also who we are. Now artificial intelligence is building the most powerful information networks in human history. But how do we shape these networks? Inspired by Yuval Noah Harari's book Nexus, in this episode, we talk about why knowledge ecosystems need diversity, how AI can make decision-making processes more transpa...

Join us for a groundbreaking episode of Explain the Explainables by your favorite podcast host, Fatih Bildirici PhD(c), unbound where we explore the fascinating world of Large Language Models, starting with the revolutionary 2017 paper "Attention Is All You Need." From its Beatles-inspired title to becoming the foundation of modern AI with over 160,000 citations, we'll uncover how this breakthroug...

In this episode, we delve deeper into the foundations, history, and current importance of Good Old-Fashioned Artificial Intelligence (GOFAI) and Symbolic AI. Discover the adventure of researchers taking the first steps of artificial intelligence from the 1950s onwards, designing systems based on logic, rules, and symbols to mimic human intelligence. What Are We Talking About? History and Foundatio...

Are you ready for the incredible story of, Reinforcement Learning - one of AI's most fascinating fields? In this episode, we're taking you on an extraordinary journey from simple animal experiments to modern artificial intelligence. How did a story that began with Pavlov's dogs and Thorndike's curious cats transform into systems that can beat Go champions, drive cars autonomously, and know what yo...

🖖 Vulcan salute from the second episode of  Explain the Explainables ! Today, we’re taking a deep dive into Mustafa Suleyman’s  The Coming Wave , a book that challenges us to think about how rapid advancements in AI and biotechnology are reshaping our world. We’ll explore why it’s becoming harder to explain how these systems work, the risks of their unchecked growth, and what practical steps we c...

Ever wonder how  Ned Ludd  and his followers—iconic “machine breakers” of the early  nineteenth century —connect to our modern struggles with  AI-driven automation ? In this episode, we spotlight the thundering events captured in Brian Merchant’s  Blood in the Machine , unearthing how the Industrial Revolution’s winners and losers mirror today’s battles over technology’s impact on labor. Then, we...

Genesis—every story has one, and ours begins right here.  I’m Fatih, your host for  Explain The Explainables , where we trace the arc of innovation from its earliest sparks to today’s AI revolution. Join me as we uncover the myths, the machines, and the minds behind our most transformative technologies—and discover how explainability can light the way forward.  Welcome to our genesis—let’s shape t...