BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Events Booking BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a244b01e1e7f SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Vivienne Ming DESCRIPTION: Join us for a timely conversation on AI\, humanity\, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “ma d scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new book\, \;Robot- Proof: \;When Machines Have All the Answers\, Build Better People.&nbs p\; In \;Robot-Proof\, Dr. Vivienne Ming helps readers grasp the ugl y and the amazing of how individuals\, companies\, and societies will resp ond to the changes that are already taking hold due to the advent of AI.&n bsp\;Robot-Proof \;is a book about people\, exploring what it means to be human in an increasingly automated world. This book presents\, then answers\, pressing questions that readers may or may not have thought to t hemselves\, such as: What predicts long-term life outcomes across mil lions of little kids? Why is the Informational-Exploration Paradox the m ost terrifying phenomenon you’ve never heard of? What predicts the sma rtest team and how will AI change it? Why are \;ill-posed problems&n bsp\;the future work\, education\, and a robot-proof humanity? With p oignant insight and delicate care to keep us grounded in the human perspec tive\, \;Robot-Proof \;is an entertaining and thought-provoking re ad for all individuals seeking to understand the next steps in a new and c ompletely unprecedented world. Register today to take part in the discus sion! Join us LIVE for a chance to win a copy of Vivienne’s book\,&nbs p\;Robot-Proof! The giveaway link will be in the Resources area under the broadcast screen during the live event. Please ensure you are watching on your library's webpage for the chance to participate. \; About the A uthor: Dr. Vivienne Ming explores maximizing human capacity as a theoret ical 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 i ncubator” building a foundation model for human development. She co-foun ded Possibility Sciences to advance scientific discovery via massive scale hybrid intelligence. She also develops AI tools for learning at home and in school\, models of bias in hiring and promotion\, and neurotechnologies for dementia\, TBI\, and postpartum depression. In her free time\, Vivi enne designs AI systems to treat her son’s diabetes\, predict manic epis odes \;in bipolar sufferers\, and reunite orphan refugees with extende d family members. For relaxation\, she writes science fiction and spends t ime 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 inven tions in \;The \;Financial Times\, \;The Atlantic\, \;Quar tz Magazine \;and \;The New York Times. The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program d oes not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Referen ce to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Mountainside Free Public Library. When you register\, you will receive an email with the link to the live feed. You may also wa tch past recordings at any time. https://libraryc.org/mountainsidelibrar y DTSTART:20260512T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260423T213351Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mountainside Library:MAILTO:mtnside@wx5.njsl.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR