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Zach Sprowls's avatar

Of all the things I’ve heard/seen/read/thought/said about AI, this is probably the most profound and insightful observation yet. It clicks everything into place for me.

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Mikey's avatar

In the midst of big tech trying their best to take creative power out of the hands of ALL creators and artists, I try to remind myself that, whether the big money is behind it or not, and whether people can actually make a living or not, artists will not stop creating.

Music and art have never been inherently about money or even survival - in so many ways it's about trying to find meaning, justify existence, or simply connecting with others in/out of our own personal worlds - and none of those things will be solved with AI. It feels like it is actively attacking all of these reasons for art, but while the "economics" of being a musician or artist continue to get worse, WE WILL KEEP ARTING AND MUSICING.

As depressed as I am about the state of the world, tech, and the "next generation," I have faith that those deep human needs will continue to find ways to flourish. Whether they are valued at the top or not... A shame that the masses may not prosper, but I believe there will be pockets of humanity that carry the torch and help give each other meaning through artistic expression.

When I get to hang with some younger musicians, actors, artists (I'm 34 but I can def feel the gap between me and 21) I feel mostly encouraged. I hope more and more of us disconnect and only engage with tech in ways that actually serve us. Take the power back.

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