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DESCRIPTION:Join us for a timely conversation on AI\, humanity\, and the n
 ext steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad
  scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming. .\nhttps://westlakelibrary.libnet.inf
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>In&nbsp\;<em>Robot-Proof</em>\, Dr. Vivien
 ne Ming helps readers grasp the ugly and the amazing of how individuals\, 
 companies\, and societies will respond to the changes that are already tak
 ing hold due to the advent of AI.&nbsp\;<em>Robot-Proof</em>&nbsp\;is a bo
 ok about people\, exploring what it means to be human in an increasingly a
 utomated world.</p>\n<p>This book presents\, then answers\, pressing quest
 ions that readers may or may not have thought to themselves\, such as:</p>
 \n<ul>\n<li>What predicts long-term life outcomes across millions of littl
 e kids?</li>\n<li>Why is the Informational-Exploration Paradox the most te
 rrifying phenomenon you've never heard of?</li>\n<li>What predicts the sma
 rtest team and how will AI change it?</li>\n<li>Why are ill-posed problems
  of the future work\, education\, and a robot-proof humanity?</li>\n</ul>\
 n<p>With poignant insight and delicate care to keep us grounded in the hum
 an perspective\,&nbsp\;<em>Robot-Proof</em>&nbsp\;is an entertaining and t
 hought-provoking read for all individuals seeking to understand the next s
 teps in a new and completely unprecedented world.</p>\n<p>Register today t
 o take part in the discussion!</p>\n<p><span style="text-decoration: under
 line\;"><strong>About the Author:</strong></span> Dr. Vivienne Ming explor
 es maximizing human capacity as a theoretical neuroscientist\, delusional 
 inventor\, and demented author. Over her career she&rsquo\;s founded 7 sta
 rtups\, been chief scientist at 2 others\, and founded The Human Trust\, a
  philanthropic data trust and &ldquo\;mad science incubator&rdquo\; buildi
 ng a foundation model for human development. She co-founded Possibility Sc
 iences to advance scientific discovery via massive scale hybrid intelligen
 ce. She also develops AI tools for learning at home and in school\, models
  of bias in hiring and promotion\, and neurotechnologies for dementia\, TB
 I\, and postpartum depression.</p>\n<p>In her free time\, Vivienne designs
  AI systems to treat her son&rsquo\;s diabetes\, predict manic episodes&nb
 sp\;in bipolar sufferers\, and reunite orphan refugees with extended famil
 y members. For relaxation\, she writes science fiction and spends time wit
 h her wife and children.</p>\n<p>Vivienne was named one of &ldquo\;10 Wome
 n to Watch in Tech&rdquo\; by&nbsp\;<em>Inc. Magazine</em>&nbsp\;and one o
 f the&nbsp\;BBC&rsquo\;s 100 Women in 2017. She is featured frequently for
  her research and inventions in&nbsp\;<em>The&nbsp\;Financial Times</em>\,
 &nbsp\;<em>The Atlantic\,&nbsp\;Quartz Magazine</em>&nbsp\;and&nbsp\;<em>T
 he New York Times</em>.</p>\n<hr />\n<p><em>Brought to you in partnership 
 with the Library Speakers Consortium. <a href="https://libraryc.org/westla
 kelibrary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Visit our site</a> to see all ev
 ents\, register and explore recordings of past events.<br /></em></p>\nhtt
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