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Dr. Vivienne Ming is a theoretical neuroscientist, entrepreneur, author, and self-described mad scientist. She's been named as one of the BBC 100 Women in 2017, and as one of the Financial Times' "LGBT leaders and allies today". Dr. Ming co-founded Socos, her fifth company, an independent institute exploring the future of human potential. In her free time, she has invented AI systems to help treat her diabetic son, predict manic episodes in bipolar sufferers weeks in advance, and reunited orphan refugees with extended family members. Dr. Ming also speaks frequently on issues of LGBT inclusion and gender in technology.  In this conversation with host Justin Gignac., Dr. Ming talks about choosing a college major based on a coin toss, how her ultimate goal is to give the key note at Comic-Con, and why Dr. Ming sees creatives and the creative economy as an integral part of the future of work. Coming from someone who creates AI and Robotics, that’s pretty reassuring. In this episode, you will learn that the scientifically proven secret to a more successful and rich life is living with a sense of purpose, and in order to future-proof your career, one of the biggest skills you need is resiliency and a growth mindset. You'll also be armed with a whole lot of knowledge that you can drop in your next Zoom call with friends, family, or coworkers. Follow Overshare (@oversharetalks) and Working Not Working (@wnotw) on Instagram.   SHOW NOTES:Socos LabsDr. Ming's 99U Talk "Share Your Vision With the World"NOVA on PBSDr. Ming's home town of Monterey, CA captured in The Pastures of Heaven by John SteinbeckRoy Batty's final monologue in Blade RunnerWestworld on HBOSome of Dr. Ming's favorite cartoons: Bojack Horseman, Venture Brothers, and Rick and MortyDr. Ming's new entrance music: You Haven’t Done Nothin' by Stevie Wonder"I Built a Superpower to Treat My Son's Diabetes" article by Dr. Ming"There is a Tax on Being Different" article by Dr. MingJames J. Heckman - University of ChicagoArticle on the "Lost Einsteins" research by Raj ChettyMeta learningSocos.org - Socos Academy