FYI: I found you via an Instagram thing, but when I went back to click on it, it was gone, and I couldn't find you via a search. I have the same name there as here.
I did the whole screenplay thing a while back. Yikes! 10+ years of life, can I get that back? Good luck....
On not one, but two Friday nights in April my daughter's zeal in remaining relevant in High School surprised me by using the living room TV to watch a live stream of a music festival. One where 1000's of humans paid 100's just to watch in person, Young Miko who was created from a place deep within.
At the risk of sounding like I'm selling a coaching package (an idea I flirt with but have never actually done) I think the best defense for artists against AI is to have a distinctive voice and point of view, but also a strong brand that is memorable and stands out. Nobody sets out to buy an art. When you talk about your favorite authors or artists you don't say "i got this amazing print today of a windmill that looks like it was drawn with crayons!" You say "I got a Picasso Print!" When you describe it generically, however "I am reading this cozy mystery about a middle aged woman who goes back to her home town" that's where the author is in danger.
I wrote a response to this but it seems to have disappeared into the ether. Which means of course the second I post again it will reappear. Anyway, this is a very interesting take and one I hadn't considered. The idea that people buy into 'you' just as much or even more than they buy into the work is thought provoking.
Hey Jen, this is well written and thoughtful. I have the same concerns. All of my kids went to waldorf schools because creating art is so important for mental health, etc..
There’s a lot to think about here, I like you don’t wanna go down the rabbit hole of despair, but I do hope that we continue to support artists to create!
Hi Prajna, don't know how I missed this comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the essay! Yes, I don't want to sprial into panic because, well, AI is coming whether we want it to or not. It's better to think about how to move forward in a way that still works for us as creators.
FYI: I found you via an Instagram thing, but when I went back to click on it, it was gone, and I couldn't find you via a search. I have the same name there as here.
I did the whole screenplay thing a while back. Yikes! 10+ years of life, can I get that back? Good luck....
thank you for finding me! hope you find something of value here.
On not one, but two Friday nights in April my daughter's zeal in remaining relevant in High School surprised me by using the living room TV to watch a live stream of a music festival. One where 1000's of humans paid 100's just to watch in person, Young Miko who was created from a place deep within.
At the risk of sounding like I'm selling a coaching package (an idea I flirt with but have never actually done) I think the best defense for artists against AI is to have a distinctive voice and point of view, but also a strong brand that is memorable and stands out. Nobody sets out to buy an art. When you talk about your favorite authors or artists you don't say "i got this amazing print today of a windmill that looks like it was drawn with crayons!" You say "I got a Picasso Print!" When you describe it generically, however "I am reading this cozy mystery about a middle aged woman who goes back to her home town" that's where the author is in danger.
I wrote a response to this but it seems to have disappeared into the ether. Which means of course the second I post again it will reappear. Anyway, this is a very interesting take and one I hadn't considered. The idea that people buy into 'you' just as much or even more than they buy into the work is thought provoking.
Yeah I think that's everything. And why platforms like this will only become more relevant
Hey Jen, this is well written and thoughtful. I have the same concerns. All of my kids went to waldorf schools because creating art is so important for mental health, etc..
There’s a lot to think about here, I like you don’t wanna go down the rabbit hole of despair, but I do hope that we continue to support artists to create!
Convenient life is an unhappy life …
Thx
Hi Prajna, don't know how I missed this comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the essay! Yes, I don't want to sprial into panic because, well, AI is coming whether we want it to or not. It's better to think about how to move forward in a way that still works for us as creators.