A Neuroscientist on Robot-proofing Yourself in the Age of AI
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A Neuroscientist on Robot-proofing Yourself in the Age of AI

May 29, 2026

As AI reshapes the workplace, the ETC welcomes neuroscientist and AI expert Dr. Vivienne Ming to explore the human skills that will matter most in an increasingly machine-augmented future.

In the breathless cacophony of AI innovation, the question of what skills will matter in machine-augmented organizations, stands out as the most puzzling and intimate aspect of working today. Here again it’s useful to cut through the hype by projecting out from actual hard science. This is why we’re bringing back renewed neuroscientist and AI expert Dr Vivienne Ming, whose new book “Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People” is already making a big impact across boardrooms. Having worked on this issue for over 20 years through a dozen startups and high-level advisory work, Dr Ming brings both scientific and hands-on expertise to answer questions we all have about what skills to emphasize or de-emphasize in an autonomous future. Join us for a detailed look a the future of work in the age of AI. 

Speakers and participants

Dr. Vivienne Ming

Dr. Vivienne Ming

Chief Scientist, Possibility Sciences
Founder & Executive Chair, The Human Trust: A Nonprofit Data Trust