How a recent mob backlash against Hank Green saying “I appreciate the pushback” is forcing bigger nuanced debates on the degree to which using AI tools (or even the perception of doing so) is socially acceptable as part of the creative process. https://youtu.be/cVT7MbRBiLY

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A few years ago, I went off from technology (no smartphone, no laptop), to focus solely on playing the piano at a professional level. I studied for a music performance degree, specifically for classical music, for around 8 years. This experience meant that my sources of knowledge were mostly sheet music, people (teachers, colleagues, etc.) and books. There was no AI; it was through the combination of the above + the synthesis of the following: study techniques, deliberate practice, and life experiences. The synthesis is what makes everyone unique. Each one of us has their own experience, uniqueness, that make us different. There were times when things were easier to digest. It was far easier to play Mendelssohn’s music after playing Chopin, Liszt, etc. for many years. They are related. Same music period. It’s like a skill that you acquire through practice over time. You get familiarised with the style, techniques, etc. The neurons that connect all the movements, hand position, etc., are all grouped together in a neural connection that is likely stronger than someone who has focused solely on playing non-classical music. It’s wired differently. It caries discipline, determination, virtuosity and more. The same thing happens with learning about music history. There’s a pattern. - How long does a music period last? (i.e. baroque, classicism, romanticism, etc.) - Who were the main 3-5 composers that led the current period? - What was the main influence? It’s an example of how subconsciously, I’ve created a mental model to memorise, and make it easier for me to understand. Could this come from someone else’s mind? Such as a teacher teaching us how to study? Sure, but the actual knowledge relationships, are unique to me, just like someone else feels about a certain piece of music. It’s the emotional side of us that also help us with memory. The moment where it feels truly unique to us, is when we connect topics that seem irrelevant to us, but seem to work magically. I never believed in locking myself into doing one thing for my entire life. I always believed that everything is connected, and learning is a never ending discipline. This is a good thing. Connecting different topics that seem unrelated, is what brings creativity. Shifting our eyes on AI, fast forwarding to the present, I realise how I missed the days where I didn’t have to worry about AI development. It develops insanely quickly. I’ve already started embracing those practices above, but applying it to other disciplines, as I don’t play piano much these days. Here are a few things that helped me reclaim back my own way of synthesising knowledge: 1. Mental models. Applied to everything new that I learn. 2. Systems thinking. If the problem I’m dealing with is a big one, this one helps me break it down and identifying bottlenecks to improve. e.g. managing a software team, where new features and releases are slow. The fix could be in adding more capacity, breaking down work into manageable chunks, etc. 3. Inversion. Imagine the worst, failing, and what to do in that situation. Often, this would prevent big problems from occurring. In the context of software development, this would be crashes in a mobile app. 4. Touching grass. Seriously. Remember ever typing AFK? Embrace it, you’ll feel much more recharged, inspired and motivated. 5.Connecting with existing knowledge. In conclusion, my experience with studying classical music, led me to value my own way of thinking, combined with experiences that I had through interacting with colleagues, books, and simply living life. We are in an AI driven era, and being mindful about this, preserving and practicing it, is a sure way to be ahead and not get dominated by AI in the future.

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Upvote this link on AUX: Aaron Gombar | The People's Artist presented by Johnny Depp

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2.5M views 284K likes Zero comments hating on it because it’s AI Have we turned the corner with AI media?

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Get your daily spark here. A creative prompt to help you remain at peak creativity. Fresh prompt every day. https://farcaster.xyz/miniapps/hFoZeHpxnKUN/daily-spark

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Seeing this fills me with so many warm feelings. For my friends, for those who get to hear them live, and for the fact that this is actually possible in today’s world through community building @duodomusica ❤️‍🔥

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Amazing update from @disky.eth Calling everyone to check this out. Let's have your feedback

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I see you fellow caster Have a good weekend

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Hey casters, rate my animation 😮‍💨

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Calling all creators - it's your time to shine. 👀

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How often do you post your life, what you do, eat, places you visit, etc.? I stopped doing that ages ago. Since Facebook messed up, that was a wake up call. We are being harvested. Our life, our memories, become someone else's gold pot. Now with AI, harvesting identity becomes easier for big companies. Some people don't care, and all they want is the attention they get from it. It's a culture that has spread globally, and benefits a few. It's like a constant competition, where none of the participants win; or rarely win. We have all seen our favourite creators, YouTubers, etc, showing how much they actually earn, right? In a way, this is how I see Zora being different. Anything you post there, you get rewarded and supported by your followers. However, there's controversy too with creator coins, and there is also the fact that AI can still be used to fetch your photos, media, etc. In the end, what matters is what the next generation does. It depends on the next generation of parents. Having declining birth rates actually says a lot about our current "culture". But who knows, maybe AI will fix that natality problem for the next generations to come. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFcSqAruzwg

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Expression and imagination shouldn’t be taxed, but rewarded

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gm, ready for a change of mindset?

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An irresistible offer doesn’t just “sound good.” It makes the buyer feel stupid for saying no.

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