Vivienne Ming on Building Robot-Proof Humans
Vivienne Ming, a computational neuroscientist and author of *Robot Proof*, argues that the future of work hinges on uniquely human traits rather than raw knowledge. Drawing on a study of 122 million people, she shows social intelligence and perspective‑taking predict job performance better than technical expertise. Ming categorises AI users into automators, validators and “cyborgs” – the latter co‑create with machines and consistently outshine the other groups. She urges firms to treat AI as a tool for productive friction, sharpening human skills instead of merely boosting efficiency.
Sneak Peek: This Week’s Thought Sparks Podcast — Johan Roos on Human Magic
Thought Sparks podcast releases March 31 episode featuring Johan Roos, former Global Chief Academic Officer at Hult and co‑creator of LEGO Serious Play. Roos discusses his new book *Human Magic* and argues AI should amplify, not erode, the five human...