In this episode of Beyond Evolution, Jess sits down with Dr. Vivian Ming: neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and visionary behind Socos Labs, to talk about what it really means to thrive in the age of AI.

From building algorithms that identify fake smiles in CIA footage to developing tools that help diagnose postpartum depression, Vivian’s work proves AI is only as powerful as the purpose behind it.

We explore the messy magic of human intelligence, how machine learning actually works (without the hype), and why the future belongs to those willing to be wrong in public.

This episode goes deep on AI in education, the myth of “elite” skills, how to robot-proof your kids, and the truth about what makes us irreplaceable.

If you’ve ever wondered what humans bring to the table in an AI-driven world, this one’s for you.

Topics covered:

What AI is great at (and what it’s not)

Productive friction vs. mindless automation

Why well-posed problems are over, and ill-posed problems are the future

The real predictors of success (hint: it’s not your resume)

The future of education and why resilience matters more than test scores

Related Guest Links:

⁠Socos.org⁠