How to Make Yourself and Your Kids AI-Proof with Vivienne Ming
Feel Good Podcast with Kimberly SnyderShow Notes
Kimberly interviews Vivienne Ming, a neuroscientist and AI innovator, as they explore how we can cultivate resilient, curious, and emotionally intelligent humans capable of thriving alongside AI. They discuss the future of AI, its potential for good, and how to prepare ourselves and our children for a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence. The conversation covers AI's impact on jobs, education, and society, emphasizing the importance of human traits like curiosity, humility, and resilience.
Chapters 00:00 The Future of AI: Fears and Hopes 02:34 AI for Good: Transformative Stories 04:57 Personal Journey: From Homelessness to AI Expert 10:08 The Role of AI in Human Connection 15:12 AI vs. The Industrial Revolution: A New Paradigm 20:00 The Human Element: Creativity and AI Collaboration 23:50 The Rise of Hybrid Intelligence 26:41 The Future of Jobs in an AI World 27:40 Building the Next Generation: Skills for Success 28:34 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence 30:04 Happiness Beyond Intelligence 32:20 Foundational Skills for a Fulfilling Life 34:15 The Value of Goodness Over Achievement 36:31 Rethinking Education for the Future 39:56 Engaging with AI: The Cyborg Mindset 42:34 Robot Proofing Ourselves and Our Children
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Vivienne Ming Resources: Book: Robot-Proof: When Machines Have all the Answers, Build Better People Website: socos.org
Bio: Dr. Vivienne Ming explores maximizing human capacity as a theoretical neuroscientist, delusional inventor, and demented author. Over her career she’s founded 7 startups, been chief scientist at 2 others, and founded The Human Trust, a philanthropic data trust and “mad science incubator” building a foundation model for human development. She co-founded Possibility Sciences to advance scientific discovery via massive scale hybrid intelligence. She also develops AI tools for learning at homeand in school, models of bias in hiring and promotion, and neurotechnologies for dementia, TBI, and postpartum depression. In her free time, Vivienne designs AI systems to treat her son’s diabetes, predict manic episodes in bipolar sufferers, and reunite orphan refugees with extended family members. For relaxation, she writes science fiction and spends time with her wife and children.Vivienne was named one of “10 Women to Watch in Tech” by Inc. Magazine and one of the BBC’s 100 Women in 2017. She is featured frequently for her research and inventions in The Financial Times, The Atlantic, Quartz Magazine and The New York Times. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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