Vivienne Ming
A professional mad scientist working to maximize human potential

Newletters

Jul
23
Hybrids

Hybrids

This week: how do networks affect our work and our lives? <<Support my work: book a keynote or
3 min read
Jul
16
Choice is not A Magic Wand

Choice is not A Magic Wand

So sorry for this late newsletter. A combination of a bit too much travel for me and some unplanned family
4 min read
Jul
02
A Swampy Summer in DC

A Swampy Summer in DC

This week we look at pluralism vs partisanship and how technology can be better used in policing communities. You want
4 min read
Jun
25
Perverse Incentives vs Innovation

Perverse Incentives vs Innovation

This week we look at ways to explore new information and the measures of human capacity. You want to support
4 min read
Jun
18
The Zeitgeist is Not Your Friend

The Zeitgeist is Not Your Friend

This week we look at how bad policy can have long term negative effects on communities and innovation. You want
5 min read
Jun
11
Labor Market Blues

Labor Market Blues

This week we look at the ups and downs of markets and how to incentivize labor. You want to support
5 min read
Jun
04
Trust Drives Innovation

Trust Drives Innovation

This week we look at how the science of trust reveals how our unique qualities contribute to the collective for
6 min read
May
28
Dungeon & Dragons & Diplomats & Doctors

Dungeon & Dragons & Diplomats & Doctors

This week we look at how the roles we play shape our lives. You want to support my work but
7 min read
May
21
Stories of Status & Violence

Stories of Status & Violence

This week we look at how the stories we tell about ourselves shape the collective. You want to support my
5 min read
May
14
Deontology, Diversity, and Dodgy Algorithms

Deontology, Diversity, and Dodgy Algorithms

This week we look at purpose and a darker future for surgery. You want to support my work but don&
4 min read