Deep Learning For Middle School Students
Deep Learning For Middle School Students
Kamil Bala
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mathematics. Turing combined Gödel's and Church's work to present a more general and
practical framework.
1. Mathematics and Logic:
Turing's paper demonstrated the limits of formal systems. He proved that it is not
possible to produce a solution for every formula and that the truth of certain statements
cannot be determined by any algorithm. This marked the end of the pursuit of absolute
certainty in mathematics.
2. Computer Science:
The idea of the Turing machine laid the groundwork for modern computers. The
machine defined a series of steps to process data and modeled how algorithms operate.
3. Philosophical Reflections:
Turing’s work raised fundamental questions about artificial intelligence: "Can a
machine think?" and "Which processes can be mechanically simulated?" These
questions formed the initial foundations of artificial intelligence.
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4. Transition Rules:
o A set of rules determines actions based on the machine's current state and the
symbol being read. These actions include:
▪ Writing a symbol.
▪ Selecting a new state.
▪ Moving the head to the right or left.
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For example, the read-write head’s ability to read and modify symbols can be compared to
modern computers reading and writing data in memory. Computers accessing, modifying, and
processing data in RAM (Random Access Memory) directly mirrors the function of the read-
write head.
2. Reflections in Modern Technology
The movement logic of the read-write head finds applications in various fields today:
1. Database Management:
o Reading and writing operations in databases reflect the fundamental principles
of the Turing machine. For instance, when an SQL query is executed, the
system first scans the database (read) and then updates the relevant data
(write). The sequential process relies on the logic of the read-write head.
2. Search Algorithms:
o Word search algorithms in a text document mimic the read-write head’s
approach of scanning and processing symbols one by one on the tape. For
example, the "find and replace" feature in a word processor scans the text
(read) and modifies the target word (write).
3. Machine Learning:
o Processing features sequentially in training datasets reflects the read-write
head’s step-by-step data processing approach. The learning or modification of
each feature at every step is based on this logic.
4. Autonomous Systems:
o In autonomous robots or vehicles, a sensor collects data from the environment
(read), processes this data, and takes actions based on its surroundings. The
process of a sensor evaluating environmental conditions and determining the
next step resembles the read-write head moving from one cell to another.
3. Fundamental Principles in Data Processing Algorithms
The movement and operation logic of the Turing machine's read-write head has been a
significant inspiration for designing modern data processing algorithms. For example:
• In sorting algorithms like Bubble Sort or Insertion Sort, each element is checked
individually and modified if necessary. This mirrors the Turing machine’s
functionality of checking and altering each cell.
• Compilers and interpreters analyze a program's code line by line, scanning symbols
and making the necessary changes. This process is based on the principles of the read-
write head.
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4. Problem-Solving Approach
Example from Daily Life: Drawing a Picture
• Human Approach:
1. Draws the outline first
2. Adds details
3. Finally, applies colors and shadows
• Deep Learning Approach:
Layer 1: Learns outlines
↓
Layer 2: Learns details
↓
Layer 3: Learns complex features
5. Learning and Adaptation
Turing’s Contribution:
• Demonstrated that every problem can be broken into solvable steps
• Proved that these steps can be systematically processed
Modern Deep Learning:
• Automated Turing’s idea
• Enabled computers to learn these steps autonomously
Turing Machine → Deep Learning
(Manual programming) → (Automated learning)
6. Practical Examples
Text Recognition:
• Turing Approach:
[Check letter shape] → [Identify letter] → [Move to the next letter]
• Deep Learning Approach:
[Scan all letters simultaneously] → [Find patterns] → [Recognize the text]
Speech Recognition:
• Turing Approach:
[Analyze sound wave] → [Separate sounds] → [Find words]
• Deep Learning Approach:
[Analyze the entire sound spectrum] → [Find patterns] → [Understand speech]
In this way, Turing’s foundational ideas continue to thrive in modern deep learning systems,
working much faster and in parallel. Turing's "step-by-step solution" approach has evolved
into the "layer-by-layer learning" structure of deep learning.
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Conclusion
Although the Turing machine was originally designed as an abstract computational model, its
components’ functions are widely used in many modern technological systems. Particularly,
the read-write head’s logic of reading, writing, and processing data is considered one of the
foundations of computer science. By establishing these connections, we can view the Turing
machine not only as a theoretical model but also as a concept directly related to modern
technologies.
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The Difference Between Regular Algorithms and Deep Algorithms in the Context
of the Turing Machine
Question: Can’t these problems be solved with regular algorithms? What distinguishes the
learning process here from that of regular algorithms?
The connection between the movement of a Turing machine and deep learning is tied to how
algorithms work and how learning processes differ. Let’s explain these differences.
1. Fundamental Differences Between Regular Algorithms and Deep Learning
Regular Algorithms:
• Rule-Based: Regular algorithms rely on explicitly defined rules and steps
programmed by a developer. These include strict instructions like “if A, then B.”
• Deterministic: They always produce the same output for a given input.
• Scope of Operation: Regular algorithms operate only within the predefined rules set
by the programmer. They may fail in complex or uncertain scenarios.
Deep Learning:
• Learning-Based: Deep learning learns from data rather than following pre-defined
rules by a programmer.
• Generalization Ability: Deep learning algorithms can make meaningful predictions
even in scenarios they haven’t encountered during training.
• Self-Constructed Models: Deep learning builds its internal structure by learning the
complex relationships between inputs and outputs from datasets.
2. "Mechanical Movement" Difference: Establishing Relationships Among Data
In a Turing machine, there is a physical "forward/backward" movement that guides the
machine to the correct position to process each cell. In deep learning, this movement is
abstracted:
In Regular Algorithms:
• Operations are performed in a static sequence. For instance, an algorithm might
sequentially scan a list or apply a specific function.
• Data is evaluated based on a single rule or feature.
In Deep Learning:
• Neural network layers perform a series of forward and backward passes to learn
higher-level features. This movement is used to learn more abstract representations of
the input data.
• Each layer focuses on capturing patterns in the input and passes these patterns to the
next layer.
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3. Automated Decision-Making:
o The neural network can produce results like "go on a picnic" or "don’t go."
2. Complexity:
o Deep learning can model much more complex relationships and handle high-
dimensional data.
This simulation provides a simplified example to demonstrate the power of deep learning in
understanding complex data relationships. In real life, neural networks work with millions of
parameters and can produce far more intricate results!
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How It Works:
• When you need a book, you first check your desk.
• If it’s not there, you check the front shelf.
• If not on the shelf, you go to the back shelves.
• As a last resort, you check the storage room.
2. GPU and TPU: A Factory Analogy
• Normal Processor (CPU): Single production line.
[Worker] → [Task 1] → [Task 2] → [Task 3] → [Task 4]
• GPU (Graphics Processing Unit): Multiple production lines.
[Worker 1] → [Task 1]
[Worker 2] → [Task 1]
[Worker 3] → [Task 1]
[Worker 4] → [Task 1]
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Example:
• CPU: Like a single person sealing 100 envelopes one by one.
• GPU: Like 100 people each sealing one envelope simultaneously.
3. Specialized Design for Deep Learning
Image Processing Example:
• Normal Processor:
[Image] → [Analyze] → [Process] → [Result]
(Like a single painter painting an image piece by piece.)
• GPU/TPU:
[Image Part 1] → [Process]
[Image Part 2] → [Process]
[Image Part 3] → [Process]
[Image Part 4] → [Process]
(Like multiple painters painting different parts of an image simultaneously.)
4. Differences Between Accelerators
Classroom Analogy:
• CPU (Normal Processor):
o A single teacher explaining the lesson to the class.
o Can go in-depth on every topic.
o Slow.
• GPU (Graphics Processor):
o Multiple teachers teaching the same lesson in parallel classrooms.
o Fast for repetitive tasks, such as solving math problems.
• TPU (Tensor Processor):
o Classrooms specifically designed for math lessons.
o Super fast for math tasks but cannot handle other subjects.
5. Real-Life Examples of Parallel Processing
Cooking Analogy:
• CPU: A single chef cooking all dishes one by one.
• GPU: Many chefs cooking different dishes simultaneously.
• TPU: Specialized pastry chefs focused solely on making desserts.
These analogies help us understand how modern processors evolved from the Turing machine
and why specialized processors are essential for deep learning. Each builds upon Turing’s
foundational ideas and adapts them in different ways.
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