The Essential Main Ideas of Neural Networks

[@statquest]

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[@statquest]

Thanks! :)

[@yashaswikulshreshtha1588]

How can you understand what the heck he is talking about. It's like extreme amounts of math equations, can you solve those equations?

[@navjotsingh2251]

@@yashaswikulshreshtha1588 what is wrong with you? The math presented is NOT difficult, it is literally basic calculus. Yes, we do understand the math. If you are struggling with this, I recommend that you retake calculus and algebra then come back here once you have a good foundation. None of this will make sense if your math knowledge is weak.

[@yashaswikulshreshtha1588]

@@navjotsingh2251 Yeah honestly sometimes I like maths but idk if it's me or my teacher never explained to me properly.

[@yashaswikulshreshtha1588]

@@navjotsingh2251 Exactly when I posted this comment honestly I didn't have any of those courses neither calculus. So it was overwhelm for me

[@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.

[@statquest]

Wow! Thank you very much! Since you like the video, I'll be shameless and say that you might also like...the book! I cover this and a bunch of other ML topics in The StatQuest Illustrated Guide to Machine Learning here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLM4TLPY

[@kshanti]

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[@statquest]

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[@statquest]

@@abhishekm4996 Thank you! :)

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[@statquest]

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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.

[@statquest]

Wow, thank you!

[@divyaakhilesh2721]

The tutorials are amazing. Love the simplicity you bring to the allegedly complicated concepts.

[@statquest]

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[@richarda1630]

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!

[@statquest]

Wow, thank you!

[@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.

[@statquest]

Thank you! I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful!

[@seathru1232]

I just can't express how grateful I am for these videos, you have a stunning ability to make concepts stick to my and other people's mind. You're the greatest in this field!

[@statquest]

Wow, thank you!

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

[@statquest]

I'm glad they are helpful! :)

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[@peaky9072]

Masters Student here, went for my first NLP class and didnt understand a word. After Class, started watching the series, Now I can understand what my prof says in class .. :)

[@statquest]

bam! :)

[@SocialPrime]

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

[@statquest]

Glad you liked it!

[@jacobamarjan2325]

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!

[@statquest]

Thank you very much! :)

[@aabbcc991011]

math, graphics, and progression shown combining the two is priceless. i couldnt get this from college professors, this video makes it clear. ...and i see how this now connects to Maths, maxima,minima,calculaus.... Appreciate the amount of efforts to make this visually motivating video.

[@statquest]

Thank you!

[@thewreka]

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

[@statquest]

Wow, thank you!

[@mohammedhamandi3500]

Actual you are one of the greatest teachers of all times ! you make the most complicated subjects look sooooo 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 ❤

[@statquest]

Wow, thank you!

[@kongrae5991]

These videos have explained the ideas so clearly in such a simple way. They literally helped me pass my actuarial exams. A big thank you for your time and amazing work!!

[@statquest]

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[@lexxynubbers]

I'm so glad I found this gem. You actually provided the explanation that I have been seeking. The internet is flooded with people trying to explain neural networks, who have no idea themseleves but just parrot other peoples PowerPoint slides.

[@statquest]

Thanks!

[@justinkim7202]

You sir, are a gift to many confused students in this field..!!

[@statquest]

Thanks!

[@27isagamer98]

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.

[@statquest]

Wow, thank you!

[@XxgdcsxX]

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

[@statquest]

Thanks!

[@DrRiq]

I think the novel value of this video (for me) is that it helps bridge the gap left with 3Blue1Brown's video where he intuites what the NN may be doing, but then reveals that it actually appears random and chaotic, without the sense of order we initially assumed to make sense of it. This video explains that although the particular weights and biases may appear random at first glance, it is through their summation/cancellation that an order emerges. Also, kudos for introducing a new beginner example -- I genuinely did not realise that there were other applications outside of image recognition lol (I am a beginner to this!). As in, yes it's easy for us to look at the simple data and say 'hurr durr why not just model it with a quadratic equation'; but here is a different way to derive values to fit the data on the graph. Which was new to me, so, thanks!

[@statquest]

BAM! I'm glad you liked the video and the example. :)

[@ag1237]

When somebody says "Learning is fun" these videos seriously are the best proof. In lecture ive always felt overwhelmed by the maths and watching your videos breaks it down in such a simplicity that you have the necessary foundation to understand the complexity that follows. Thank you so much and happy new year 2024!!!

[@statquest]

Thank you!

[@syedmustahsan4888]

Waow! This tutorial was an amazing asset for revising my concepts. Also, I haven't seen such an amazing teacher who clarifies these messy concepts, and makes easy to understand for us. Thanks a lot Sir Jost Starmer 🙂

[@statquest]

Wow, thanks!

[@sunritjana4573]

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

[@statquest]

Thank you very much! :)

[@Mr_Karmayogi]

Perfect timing for me, I was just starting with neural networks. DOUBLE BAM!!!

[@statquest]

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Honestly I was so filled with joy when the notification came. I really missed your explanation in this topic. Thank you so much!!

[@GeekyMan]

@Ritik Yadav Yes, I follow that channel too. His animations are also awesome!😍 But that time I couldn't understand it well because I didn't understand the previous things that is required to understand that. That is where Statquest came as a Savior!❤️

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[@shark-p4o]

By far, and i mean by real far, this is the best, complete, and accurate explanation of what is a neural network. No one explains it like that. Even seasoned data scientist don't know exactly in details what's the deal with ANNs

[@statquest]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@statquest]

Thanks!

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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.

[@statquest]

Wow, thanks!

[@laurenphegley7429]

Thanks Josh for helping remove the gatekeeping on Machine Learning for folks! It often is held as a this thing only prodigy's or math wizards can do, but you are helping to make it accessible for everyone! Keep up the amazing work.

[@statquest]

Thank you very much! :)

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The usage of "gatekeeping" just gets dumber and dumber over time.

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Your uploads are so timely for me! When you uploaded the XGB video, I was studying XGB. Now I'm studying neural networks! Thanks for this josh!

[@statquest]

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The same for me .. and I was surprised not to find a video of neural network on your channel. Thank you statsquest

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just started phd in astronomy and i know your channel is gonna be a pillar for my success. cheers mate!

[@statquest]

Thanks and good luck with your PhD!

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I cannot say it enough how much I feel grateful towards you for making these videos. God bless you

[@statquest]

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you literally save my life and human beings *crying inside*. Thank you indeed

[@statquest]

Thanks!

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I have a quiz tomorrow, zoom classes suck. so thank you. You're a life saver

[@statquest]

Good luck and let me know how it goes. :)

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You have been spotted

[@lodjr]

I'm going to present my master's degree defence next month and this video, and the ones about PCA and SVM, helped me *a lot* to break down these complicated processes into something that I can actually try and explain to the professors that will be evaluating me. Thank you SO MUCH for that!

[@statquest]

Awesome and good luck with your defense! Let me know how it goes. :)

[@lodjr]

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[@sanskaripatrick7191]

possibly the best explanation of neural networks I've ever seen. You condensed the concept into simplicity so effortlessly ! Thanks a lot Josh sir!

[@statquest]

Thank you!

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Good afternoon, Josh! I am another student who came here to express the abysmal gratitude for the explanations and work you put here. Thank you!!

[@statquest]

Thank you very much! :)

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superbly explained, this man is just amazing.

[@statquest]

Thank you!

[@neillunavat]

The intro is what gives me joy. Everything feels so easy when Josh the God explains.

[@statquest]

Thanks! :)

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[@statquest]

Thank you! :)

[@ghwhg341]

this is the best explanation of neural networks I have ever come across

[@statquest]

Thank you! :)

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unbelievably helpful. your like the teacher that sticks with me past the point where i think im incapable of learning something but you help me unlock that lightbulb moment

[@statquest]

Happy to help!

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This is the only video on the internet that has gone so deep into neural networks.

[@statquest]

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[@robboerman9378]

Love the humor! The calculation narration part was epic. Learned a lot!

[@statquest]

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[@yashkritgupta9427]

I always had some doubts regarding mathematics behind neural networks, This video helped me so much regarding those! Next tier content!!

[@statquest]

Glad it helped!

[@muntedme203]

Best series on machine learning topics I have ever seen. Clearly and precisely explained. Just awesome!

[@statquest]

Wow, thanks!

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Truly truly truly appreciate your works, I introduce your works with my peers, and also my Profs, a million thanks. Watching your videos is the first step I do whenever I learn any new method.

[@statquest]

Wow, thank you! And thank you for sharing! :)

[@abhimalyachowdhury7835]

No matter where you come from...you will definitely get something new,something interesting to learn from him...

[@statquest]

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To be awarded Nobel price in psychology. Reason: "not allowing people to get mad learning neural network from classical textbooks"

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Great energy, willingness to spread concepts and knowledge!

[@statquest]

Thanks!

[@marcelocoip7275]

I'm studyng Machine Learning at Datacamp and several explanattions are very sheety. Your videos add so much light to my study path. Thank you!

[@statquest]

Thanks!

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Life is sorted when we have a tutor like you. Love your videos

[@statquest]

Thanks!

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If I ever get a job after my graduation, I will donate money here... You are a GOD

[@statquest]

bam! Good luck!

[@jeffgalef121]

Josh, that was simply fantastic. I've watched a lot of videos and taken a course in NNs, and I've never seen an explanation like this. This was exactly what I was looking for. I don't know how you know what you know, or why no one else seems to be able to teach like you do, but THANK YOU!!!

[@statquest]

Awesome, thank you!

[@agb2557]

Please release a full album of your neural net calculation montage singing. Can’t wait for the next video.

[@statquest]

You made me laugh. Can you imagine a full 45 minutes of me beep booping? :)

[@agb2557]

​@@statquest Here's hoping

[@claudiorebelo]

Most people have the abysmal quality of mystifying what is simple, while you have the superpower of demystifying what is complex! Thank you for these amazing videos!

[@statquest]

Thank you very much! :)

[@muhtasimbari8951]

I clicked on your video so fast once I saw you covered neural networks...it is so reassuring to know you will have all your answers in one place.

[@statquest]

bam!

[@RubenMartinezCuella]

Been waiting for this topic ever since I discovered your channel a year ago. Can't wait to see the next parts!!!! Thank you, an amazing job as always :D

[@statquest]

Thank you very much! :)

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StatQuest with Josh Starmer me too,long for this topic

[@mehdiabdelhamid3742]

Man if only i had discovered this channel a while back when I was having my stats and data analysis classes, I wouldn't have performed so terribly x) Good thing that I found out about it now so I still can re-learn all what I missed on, now that I need that knowledge the most. Thank you so much Mr Starmer, you and your videos are wholesome beyond belief

[@statquest]

Thank you very much! :)

[@kshitizomar6730]

That Helloooooooooooooo at the starting of the vid is so cheerful :3

[@statquest]

Thanks! :)

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I have a coursework deadline coming up and this video has SAVED ME

[@statquest]

Good luck with your coursework! :)

[@santoshmohanram536]

This is the greatest explanation I have ever seen in my whole life till now. The math + graphical explanation are too good.Thanks my brother for sharing. May God bless you. Please do keep sharing videos like this with us brother. Thanks🙏

[@statquest]

Thank you very much! :)

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[@eduo0]

I love your videos, thank you so much for getting us non experts closer to knowledge :)

[@statquest]

Glad you like them!

[@20060802Lin]

Yes Josh!!! Finally on Neural Network! You're awesome!!

[@statquest]

Hooray!!! Thanks!

[@ThatBigGuyAl]

These videos are so helpful. I’m happy I found your channel. INFINITE BAM 💥

[@statquest]

Hooray! :)

[@davidbarrero525]

Sir, you're helping me understand what I thought would take me years of study in just a couple of videos. Thank you for this and for helping me get it done in my modeling course :D

[@statquest]

Happy to help! :)

[@alioraqsa]

my undergrad is so far away with machine learning. I was hopeless learning machine learning by myself. Until I saw your videos, I think I can do it. Thank you mannnnn!!!!!!

[@statquest]

Glad I could help!

[@jacksmith870]

What a perfect time of uploading a perfect topic. Thanks a lot josh

[@statquest]

Thank you! :)

[@deathkillertech]

Won't mind if there are more ads until i get such quality content. Please try to upload all DL videos so I can prepare for interview.

[@deathkillertech]

Thanks

[@statquest]

I'm working as quickly as I can and hope to have part 2 out in a few weeks.

[@deathkillertech]

@@statquest ​ Also please create a playlist section for them so we can find them easily. thank you!

[@statquest]

@@deathkillertech Will do!

[@wenxuli4234]

The best explanation for deep learning ever, can't wait for the part 2 video. Thank you for your wonderful job =)

[@statquest]

Thank you! 😃

[@divyadharshinimuruganandha612]

Please don't stop posting videos like this. I'm planning to become a Machine learning engineer with help of your videos which is more than enough. What a man you are! oh my god! hat's off!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@statquest]

Thanks!

[@saraaltamirano]

By far my favourite KZbin channel

[@statquest]

Hooray! Thank you so much!!! :)

[@SaurabhKumar-mr7lx]

That was great explanation. Hope you make videos more frequently and expand the content of NN to advance topics.

[@statquest]

That's the plan! :)

[@flpdeluca]

Amazing, Josh! I wish you and your channel existed in my life when I was younger! I'd definitely had done different career choices with this way of looking mathematics and statistics you presented in your videos! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@statquest]

Muito obrigado! :)

[@gabrileo8]

Boa man

[@J10098]

You once fitted a line Now you fit a squiggle "Softplus" made me laugh Self-promotion made me giggle STATQUEESTT!

[@statquest]

TRIPLE BAM!!! I love the poem. :)

[@J10098]

@@statquest thankks!! it was actually a rendition of the logistic regression's "awesome song and introduction"😅

[@statquest]

@@J10098 :)

[@FaizFinance3310]

hi..big fan from Malaysia.i got a 1 inch thick neural network's textbook that take a whole life to understand. n u just take a few minutes of my life to explain it very well. thanks a lot!

[@statquest]

Great to hear!

[@crazy-boy6143]

To those of you who is still considering whether to watch this tutorial or not. This tutorial is well explained, there is nothing but benefits in seeing this it. As the lecture already says in the beginning of the video, he is simplifying the "hard" terminologies and mathematical notations. He is even emphasising the important part by saying BAM, double BAM and triple BAM which is actually a kind of energy boost since it is funny. This is my third time watching this tutorial, first time was to get general understanding of the topic, second time to apply the mathematical knowledge. This time I'll apply the mathematical knowledge and code an algorithm from scratch. Wish me luck. Lastly, thanks for the tutorials. Used many of your tutorials especially the statistical one, which helped me get a high grade in University

[@statquest]

TRIPLE BAM! :)

[@abdulrafay8620]

Great Josh. May Almighty Allah reward you.

[@statquest]

Thank you!

[@tfuhl]

15:49 - 16:18 -- someone's trying to break into the hyperpop/electro-pop scene with a brand new single :D

[@statquest]

:)

[@unknownpleasures100]

I have a pretty chill phd supervisor so wondering if i can just get away with calling them 'big fancy squiggle fitting machine' for the entirety of my thesis...

[@statquest]

That would be awesome! BAM! :)

[@Omar-gh4dk]

My friend recommended this channel. You are so brilliant! This singing was a perfect touch! I am just learning these concepts and all the professors. Assume we are supposed to understand what’s going on from get-go even if it’s the concept I encounter first time in my life! Thank you!

[@statquest]

Happy to help!

[@mohsen865]

I appreciate you effort to rectify misunderstandings, and more importantly, your generosity

[@statquest]

Thank you!

[@PradeepMahato007]

Thank you Josh for such a wonderful and detailed explanation of NN, very helpful. Can't wait for Part 2 !! 🙂

[@statquest]

I'm working on it right now and hope to have it out soon.

[@JaspreetSingh-eh1vy]

Just a simple comment. Need heart asap.

[@statquest]

BAM!

[@saketh712]

Your voice can be used for Siri or Google Assistant when played in 1.5x , good luck starting new career as Artist .

[@statquest]

:)

[@JinXing-j1l]

15:49 - 16:17 is my favorite piece in KZbin history.

[@statquest]

bam! :)

[@MohammedAl-huraibi]

Till now you are the best one who explained the idea of neural network very clearly. I'm gonna continue watching the other parts as well, and of course buying some of your fancy T-shirts. THANK YOU SO MUCH.❣

[@statquest]

Awesome, thank you!

[@sady01]

Josh Starmer could become the Bill Nye, the Science Guy of Statistics

[@statquest]

Bam!

[@vaibhavsxn]

Facts!!

[@Leibniz_28]

I'm gonna use that in my curriculum: Proficient in Big Fancy Squiggle Fitting Machines

[@statquest]

Bam! :)

[@FernandoLichtschein]

Green

[@theredflagisgreen]

Just what I needed, epic

[@statquest]

BAM! :)

[@JunQiu-pi1ky]

Hello, Josh. Your videos are really helpful for my research and I like them so much. Btw, I really want to see you to explain mathematics theories and terminology behind Time Series Data Analysis, such as ARIMA, SARIMA or some other machine learning algorithms! BAM me! Thank you! (also from a model family fans, I guess you are too :)

[@statquest]

I hope to cover those topics sometime soon.

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You made laugh, get interest and BAAMM! I'm studying a course of Machine Learning and got a profound level of stats, so I needed a couple of videos of depth and I found you. This channel is amazing, I'm gonna watch everything. You're awesome.

[@statquest]

Thank you very much! All of my videos are organized on this page: statquest.org/video-index/

[@rishikesanravichandran9914]

Whenever I go out with friends, in some way Starmer's name comes up hahaha. Thank you for this

[@statquest]

BAM! :)

[@saraaltamirano]

same!

[@statquest]

@@saraaltamirano BAM! And thank you for your support!!! BAM! :)

[@akashsoni5870]

I was waiting for this topic Sir, Thanks a lot.....

[@statquest]

:)

[@yashaswikulshreshtha1588]

WTH. That's all maths. I am quitting neural networks and ML. I guess gotta open a general store instead of being a AI researcher

[@akashsoni5870]

@@yashaswikulshreshtha1588 bro if you don't like maths then may be you are not made for AI/ML( But if you work hard you can learn.... just need focus)

[@tilkesh]

I wish a lot of fame and money for you.

[@statquest]

Thank you!

[@JulietNovember9]

SUCH an elegant explanation! Mind completely blown............

[@statquest]

bam!