The Essential Main Ideas of Neural Networks

Neural Networks are one of the most popular Machine Learning algorithms, but they are also one of the most poorly understood. Everyone says Neural Networks are "black boxes", but that's not true at all. In this video I break each piece down and show how it works, step-by-step, using simple mathematics that is still true to the algorithm. By the end of this video you will have a deep understanding of what Neural Networks do.

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0:00 Awesome song and introduction
2:01 A simple dataset and problem
3:37 Description of Neural Networks
7:54 Creating a squiggle from curved lines
15:25 Using the Neural Network to make a prediction
16:38 Some more Neural Network terminology

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[kshanti]

I am a professor in computer science, and did my dissertation on Bayesian methods in AI, and I will say that this is the best explanation of neural networks I have ever seen. It does no hand-waving, and makes no assumptions about the viewer's math skills. Coming late to the CS party in my 20s, and not being from a strong math background, I can really appreciate this approach. I will be using this video series in my Intelligent Systems class. Thank you.

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[RichardGreco]

For Christ sake, this guy is brilliant! Taking something very intimidating and showing how it works is worth gold. I am embarrassed to say that I am a scientist, have been for over 20 years. We over complicate and write papers to sound smart, but really never really say anything. And good luck ever trying to reproduce those results in the paper. This is how technology and science should be taught and discussed with our peers.

[srmsagargupta]

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[richarda]

Triple BAM congratulations! I bled through this six years ago, and that took me months. Here, you condensed the concepts into 18 mins! and I still learned alot ! You are a blessing!! please keep posting more videos!

[divyaakhilesh]

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[jialushen]

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[KVishya]

I had tried to learn Neural Networks multiple times only to find that it gets more and more complicated due to the equations and terminologies. This is the first explanation I have come across that is so clear and concise and to the point, without going into equations, jargons. Thank you so much.

[JosephCapelli]

I'm a new data scientist who recently changed careers from clinical psychology and by God, I wish I knew about your channel and your book much sooner! You sir are a godsend.

[seathru]

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[mohammedhamandi]

Actual you are one of the greatest teachers of all times !
you make the most complicated subjects look easy that I was having breakfast while watching this ... and though I understood the dreaded Neural Networks 🤣🤣
Thanks alot josh, I wish you the best ❤

[isagamer]

These videos are just incredible. I can't imagine the effort behind each video. I'm just starting out in this and don't doubt that your channel will be one of my first options whenever I have any doubts. The simplicity and especially the way you explain it, is totally a 10. Thank you very much.

[MelonsIncorporated]

Taking machine learning right now and my professor sucks, these videos are a huge help and help things make sense

[jacobamarjan]

I've been struggling to understand neural networks until i stumbled upon this video. This is the best explanation with the best presentation (I agree fully on using easy to understand visualization instead of those fancy one). I don't usually write comments, but I feel the need to thank you for this. Thank you so much!

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Oh my, you just exaplained neural networks in a way that a kid would understand. Amazing!

[SocialPrime]

Man, thank you for this. This is the most simple and concise way to explain NN I've ever seen online.

[sunritjana]

We just enjoy learning and playing with knowledge with Josh. This is all because of his efforts, we're learning so well. Hats off to this man, spending his time spreading knowledge :D

[thewreka]

This is the best explanation of neural networks that I've ever seen. Thank you!

[HuyLe-nnft]

The best Neural Networks explanation i've ever seen!! I went through many and all of them were pretty hard for me to understand. Keep up the good work man, you're doing great.