Whether we like it or not, deep learning is eating the world. Several weeks ago, I decided to learn how it works. It’s the Wild West out here. Everyone recommends different resources and makes different assumptions about how much time you have.

I looked at a bunch and removed some guesswork on both fronts: These resources are simply the best, better than all the rest, and maybe more importantly, they give you reliable options whether you want your journey to be 60 minutes or 6 years.

I’ve included some details on prerequisites at the end. Regardless of background, everyone should check out the first link. 3Blue1Brown is a legend.

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2. Day

3. Season

4. Decade

A Note on Prerequisites

It’s a free country. Learn what you want along the way. All the resources above are fairly clear about what’s needed.

That said, if you want to embark on a serious course of study, here are a few central building blocks they all share that you’ll need to be comfortable with.

It’ll also help to know:

Happy learning 💡