I really appreciated this piece, Maria. So true: ultimately, AI art is boring! AI can be fun to play with creatively, but its output is no substitute for a living connection with real artists.
Hi Jody! I totally agree. AI has plenty to offer when used appropriately, and, as you said, is fun to explore. The appeal drops when we remember how much we lose when we take it too far. I hope you're well! Thank you so much for reading.❤️
I totally agree! And the more I connect with my creating and with other makers, the more delight I experience. I am grateful for the support of AI with specific tasks … but as you said, a world where AI does all the creating? Boring as HECK for us all!! ☺️☀️
I think your experience of the Weeknd and the way you articulated it here totally captures what's special about attending live shows, and I dig how you used that experience to say something hopeful about art and AI.
I know that when I go to live shows, I definitely seek that connection that you talk about. I want to hear the musical artist tell a quirky story about their life, to imagine that this night will somehow be a meaningful stop on their tour, to believe that the encore is a genuine response to our ecstasy. I want the joy of seeing a thousand fans singing along to the same lyrics. I want the magic of a show and the feeling--or illusion?--of connection.
But I guess I'm wondering whether that showman kind of connection might be an entirely separate skill from the art of creation. Can the quiet kind of human connection that's forged in meaning and vulnerability and poetry also survive? I guess I'm still less certain.
PS I found this piece via Collabstack! I hope you'll check me out too. I have exactly one piece that winds up being partly about AI, in a kind of surprise way, kinda like your piece: https://the17pointscale.substack.com/p/the-reenactment
Thanks so much for reading, Andrew. Yay for Collabstack! You make an excellent point about the skills of sharing our work vs. creating. They are two separate skill sets; when combined right, they make magic. As for quieter, more vulnerable connections, I think people seek out what they need/want.
The other day, I came across the point that, while electricity has eliminated the need for candles, we still light them. They don't fit into our lives the way they used to, but they sure haven't disappeared. Actually, they've evolved into a luxury item in some spaces, but that's another conversation.
I have no idea where we'll be in a few years; I know AI will change things. I just don't think we creators need to run for the hills just yet. Let's hope!
I love live music too! Glad you and your family plus bestie enjoyed The Weeknd. I have heard about this AI band the Velvet Sundown while I was listening to a podcast last week (although interestingly, for rights reasons, they couldn't play any of the AI band's music!). Similarly, I don't think that AI will eliminate human-generated art, partly because much of what I am seeing in the press about AI seems full of hype, especially about how it will create new jobs for us because it will replace 'more mundane tasks'. Until we know what these jobs are, then it's just smoke and mirrors.
That’s right, you go to a lot of concerts! That’s such a great point about jobs, Sarah. And rights reasons for AI! This actually made me laugh out loud. Oh, the irony!
Love this, Maria!! Love your take on AI, and I'm with you on this - there is no substitution for humanity and honest-to-goodness human-to-human connection.
You express this AI concept with all its concerns so well that I can only say, "Right On! You said it best."
Aw! Thanks for reading, Paulajo❤️❤️❤️
I really appreciated this piece, Maria. So true: ultimately, AI art is boring! AI can be fun to play with creatively, but its output is no substitute for a living connection with real artists.
Hi Jody! I totally agree. AI has plenty to offer when used appropriately, and, as you said, is fun to explore. The appeal drops when we remember how much we lose when we take it too far. I hope you're well! Thank you so much for reading.❤️
I totally agree! And the more I connect with my creating and with other makers, the more delight I experience. I am grateful for the support of AI with specific tasks … but as you said, a world where AI does all the creating? Boring as HECK for us all!! ☺️☀️
Agree! When we understand what is possible with AI, we can make informed decisions about using it to enhance our creative work rather than replace it.
agree! There are many places AI will be great but live music/human concert singin' is not one (imho) And nice work on the mom/concert front xoxo
💯🎸 Agree! It will change things, but I hope we can use it to elevate instead of replace. And thank you. It was definitely a win.☺️
I think your experience of the Weeknd and the way you articulated it here totally captures what's special about attending live shows, and I dig how you used that experience to say something hopeful about art and AI.
I know that when I go to live shows, I definitely seek that connection that you talk about. I want to hear the musical artist tell a quirky story about their life, to imagine that this night will somehow be a meaningful stop on their tour, to believe that the encore is a genuine response to our ecstasy. I want the joy of seeing a thousand fans singing along to the same lyrics. I want the magic of a show and the feeling--or illusion?--of connection.
But I guess I'm wondering whether that showman kind of connection might be an entirely separate skill from the art of creation. Can the quiet kind of human connection that's forged in meaning and vulnerability and poetry also survive? I guess I'm still less certain.
PS I found this piece via Collabstack! I hope you'll check me out too. I have exactly one piece that winds up being partly about AI, in a kind of surprise way, kinda like your piece: https://the17pointscale.substack.com/p/the-reenactment
Thanks so much for reading, Andrew. Yay for Collabstack! You make an excellent point about the skills of sharing our work vs. creating. They are two separate skill sets; when combined right, they make magic. As for quieter, more vulnerable connections, I think people seek out what they need/want.
The other day, I came across the point that, while electricity has eliminated the need for candles, we still light them. They don't fit into our lives the way they used to, but they sure haven't disappeared. Actually, they've evolved into a luxury item in some spaces, but that's another conversation.
I have no idea where we'll be in a few years; I know AI will change things. I just don't think we creators need to run for the hills just yet. Let's hope!
I'm looking forward to reading your piece!
I love live music too! Glad you and your family plus bestie enjoyed The Weeknd. I have heard about this AI band the Velvet Sundown while I was listening to a podcast last week (although interestingly, for rights reasons, they couldn't play any of the AI band's music!). Similarly, I don't think that AI will eliminate human-generated art, partly because much of what I am seeing in the press about AI seems full of hype, especially about how it will create new jobs for us because it will replace 'more mundane tasks'. Until we know what these jobs are, then it's just smoke and mirrors.
That’s right, you go to a lot of concerts! That’s such a great point about jobs, Sarah. And rights reasons for AI! This actually made me laugh out loud. Oh, the irony!
I love your optimism! I agree, AI is here to stay, but I don’t think it can ever truly encompass creativity in the way a human can 💖
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This post has given me hope! Such a beautiful outlook, and love that it came through an experience with your kids. ✨
Thank you, Michelle! I'm so glad I could share a little light with you.✨
Love this, Maria!! Love your take on AI, and I'm with you on this - there is no substitution for humanity and honest-to-goodness human-to-human connection.
💯 Wendy!❤️❤️❤️
I love live concerts! So much fun! And I agree with what you said.
1000% agree!
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