Mr. Fred's Tech Talks

How does ChatGPT actually learn ? In Episode 8 of Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks , we go behind the curtain to explore how Large Language Models are trained and why the process isn’t as magical as it looks. You’ll discover: How Large Language Models train step by step, billions of rounds of “guess the next word.” Why tokens are the LEGO bricks of AI learning. How GPUs, servers, and warehouse-sized data cen...

In Episode 7 of Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks , I dive deeper into Large Language Models (LLMs) and explore how they’re trained. Using the fun analogy of a parrot that never stops practicing, Mr. Fred explains the 9-step training pipeline: from collecting massive datasets and tokenizing text, to neurons, weights, backpropagation, GPUs, fine-tuning, and safety alignment...but in a LOW TECH JARGON way. I’ll...

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just for science fiction anymore...it’s all around us. From Netflix recommending your next favorite show to Siri answering your questions, AI is already part of everyday life. But what is Artificial Intelligence, really? In Episode 6 of Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks , I kick off a brand-new AI series that leads straight to ChatGPT. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The simple...

In Episode 5 of Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks , we dive into the fun (and sometimes frustrating) world of teamwork with the LEGO Chicken Challenge. This popular activity challenges teams to build a LEGO chicken—but with one big twist: the person who’s seen the design can’t touch the bricks, only describe it . The results are often hilarious, but the lessons are powerful: clear communication, trust, and co...

"Why should you learn to code — especially now, when artificial intelligence can write code for you? In Episode 4 of Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks , we dig into the real reasons coding matters: ✅ Building problem-solving superpowers ✅ Unlocking creativity ✅ Opening career opportunities in any field I’ll also share my favorite puzzle analogy for why coding is worth learning even if you never become a pr...

Ever wondered what ‘coding’ actually means? In this episode of Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks , we strip away the tech jargon and explain coding in a way that anyone can understand. You’ll learn how coding is like writing a recipe for a computer, discover where it shows up in your daily life, and explore the different ‘flavors’ of coding languages. We’ll also share a Tech Tip of the Week to help you try co...

In this special July episode, I mark two momentous occasions: my own birthday and the anniversary of Apollo 11’s historic Moon landing. Join us as we highlight four surprising “nuggets” from the Apollo 11 guidance computer’s software -things you probably didn’t know. These are based on my deep-dive blog post. Learn how a 64 KB computer and real-time error recovery made lunar history, and discover...

In this kickoff episode, I introduce myself....a college professor-turned-tech tinkerer and introduce Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks , the new podcast from GetMeCoding.com. You’ll learn what to expect from my bi-weekly 10 to 15 minute (a longer from time to time) bite-sized deep dives into coding, AI, and hands-on tech projects—without the jargon. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes peek at our virtual coding ca...