Chapter 1. Introducing deep learning: why you should learn it

“Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.”

Albert Einstein

Welcome to Grokking Deep Learning

You’re about to learn some of the most valuable skills of the century!

I’m very excited that you’re here! You should be, too! Deep learning represents an exciting intersection of machine learning and artificial intelligence, and a very significant disruption to society and industry. The methods discussed in this book are changing the world all around you. From optimizing the engine of your car to deciding which content you view on social media, it’s everywhere, it’s powerful, and, fortunately, it’s fun!

Why you should learn deep learning

It’s a powerful tool for the incremental automation of intelligence

From the beginning of time, humans have been building better and better tools to understand and control the environment around us. Deep learning is today’s chapter in this story of innovation.

Will this be difficult to learn?

Why you should read this book

What you need to get started

You’ll probably need some Python knowledge

Summary