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Discover the foundations of Neural Networks in this introductory video. Delve into artificial neurons, hidden layers, and outputs, unravel activation functions, and explore challenges like overfitting. Peek into the limitless potential of neural networks, shaping the future of tech.
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Welcome to our exploration
of neural networks.
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These remarkable constructs mirror
the human brain's complexity
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to process information.
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Today we'll venture into their intricate
world to understand how they function.
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At the heart of every neural network are
neurons, the fundamental building blocks.
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These artificial neurons are inspired
by the neurons found in our brains.
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They process and transmit information
through interconnected pathways.
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Neural networks are organized
into layers resembling
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the architecture of our brains cortex.
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There are typically three types of layers,
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the input layer, the hidden layers and
the output layer.
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The input layer of a neural network
is like the front door of a house.
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Imagine that your brain is the house, and
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the front door is where you receive all
the information from the outside world.
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When you open the door,
you let everything in.
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A neural network welcomes and collects
pictures, texts, numbers, and more.
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Just like you process and make sense
of what comes through your front door,
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the input layer prepares and sends this
data deeper into the neural network
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where the real learning and
decision making happens.
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The hidden layers in a neural network
are where the network performs
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complex computations on
the data it receives.
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Think of it as the brains
of the neural network.
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These layers or neurons and synapses,
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perform intricate calculations and
transformations on the data,
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enabling the network to understand and
process information effectively.
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The hidden layers analyze the data,
recognize patterns and make sense of it.
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This is where the network learns and
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extract important
information from the input.
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Finally, the output layer is like
the answer-giver of the neural network.
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After the input and
hidden layers have done their work,
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the output layer takes all the information
the network has gathered and
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turns it into something
meaningful that we can use.
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These neurons are interconnected
through synapses
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creating an intricate web of connections.
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Information flows through these
connections much like electrical signals
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in our brains.
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Each connection has a weight,
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which determines the influence
one neuron has on another.
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Think of weights as little tags or
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labels that neurons put on
the information they receive.
3:02
These tags tell the neurons how
important each piece of information is.
3:06
Every neuron, employs an activation
function which is a crucial element,
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in decision-making.
3:19
Activation functions are akin
to a teacher grading papers.
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Imagine the incoming data
as the papers on a desk.
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The neuron acts just like the teacher,
marking the paper with a tick
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when specific criteria are met, and
across if the criteria is not satisfied.
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When marked with a tick, the neuron
fires and when marked with a cross,
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it stays inactive.
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The activation function
essentially sets a threshold, and
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if the incoming data surpasses that
threshold, the neuron becomes active and
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passes information to the next
layer of the neural network,
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otherwise it remains inactive.
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It's like a decision-making
rule that determines when
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a neuron should respond
to the data it receives.
4:10
Neural networks learn through
a process called training,
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which is akin to teaching a child.
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During training, we provide the network
with labelled data examples.
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The network then adjusts its internal
parameters or weights to minimize
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errors and enhance its accuracy in
making predictions in the future.
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Training a neural network
needs a lot of data because,
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unlike a child who learns
quickly from a few experiences,
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the network needs many many examples to
understand and make accurate predictions.
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So while a child can learn
faster with just a few tries,
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the network needs lots and
lots of data to get really smart.
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Deep learning takes neural
networks to the next level.
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It involves stacking
multiple hidden layers,
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resulting in deep neural networks,
hence the name deep learning.
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These networks excel at solving complex
tasks, such as natural language
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understanding, speech recognition,
and image classification.
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However, neural networks
do face challenges.
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One of the most common
issues is overfitting,
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where the network becomes too
specialized in the training data.
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Overfitting is like studying one book so
much that you know it off by heart,
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but you struggle when
reading anything else.
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It's when the network become too
focused on training data and
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needs to learn to be more flexible.
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Additionally, neural networks often
demand a massive amount of data
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to become proficient, much more than what
a child might need to learn something new.
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It's like teaching a child a new game.
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They might quickly catch on with just
a few tries, but the network needs
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a whole library of how-to books or
tutorials before it can become a pro.
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But despite these challenges, the
remarkable potential of neural networks to
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transform our world and drive innovation
is a shining beacon on the horizon.
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The practical applications
of neural networks are vast.
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They power a wide array of technologies,
from identifying objects and
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images, to safely guiding
self-driving cars through traffic,
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and even assisting doctors in
making accurate medical diagnoses.
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In conclusion neural networks
are awe-inspiring creations
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that emulate the complexity
of our own minds.
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They serve as the cornerstone
of artificial intelligence,
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unlocking new realms of Understanding and
innovation.
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So thank you for
embarking on this enlightening journey
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that scratches the surface of neural
networks, and we'll see you next time.
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