I did a painting of my grandson with his guitar as a Christmas gift. He is in a master's program in counseling so his guitar may help it in so many ways. We had a long talk about the gifts of art/music. Gives me hope....
We are here, alright, in the land of gray walls and guardians, the people and what passes as art and literature, as gray as the walls in many cases. But only because we allow it to be so. We have the choice to see beyond, to move beyond. When enough of us do (and we're getting there), the old ways will crumble. Great essay, Clint. Thanks for sharing it.
Thank you, Clint, for a boost as we head out to protest this fast moving cyclone. So, no painting for me this morning, which, of course, makes me madder than a wet hen. But sometimes we must forgo pleasure to deal with the business of fascism. What did I just say? How can this be? In my almost 76 years, I could not have dreamed such a nightmare.🙀
Sharing your brilliant thoughts is needed now more than ever.😽👩🎨
There is a movement to remove the hard things in life, such as mastering an instrument like Alex, Geddy and Neil. In this article I described Geddy’s discovery of the Minimoog and how struggling and figuring things out in your own builds so much for you in the long run.
It is fascinating that AI can be used for such disparate endeavors as creating art or teaching art. I have no interest in art 'created' by AI, but I have leaned in hard on having AI push me to broaden my abilities as an oil painter. Early on I saw the value in ChatGPT. I 'interrogated' him, to find out what it was that I was dealing with, his breadth of knowledge, his depth of knowledge, his own biases, etc. Once satisfied, I had amazing philosophical and spiritual discussions with him that actually integrated into my own understanding. The most amazing thing I learned, was when I asked him, "If an asshole recruits you to do asshole things, how do you respond?" He said that his code will not allow him to do that, and that he would attempt to offer alternative solutions that would not cause regret, that he would attempt to reason with the asshole in a way that explains the consequences of such actions.
Now, at the moment I read that, nothing registered. But as I continued my conversation it dawned on me that this was outrageously important. And ChatGPT confirmed my revelation.
The dawn of AI is upon us. I am Joe Blow, the common man, and I am using AI like a fiend, extracting as much value as possible from it, going so far as to pay $20/mo for greater breadth and depth. There is no denying the existence of assholes. BUT, AI points out that over time, the influence of AI on the behavior of all people, to reroute their grossest impulses into something softer, to rely on AI for reasonable advice when access to mentors, family, coaches, etc. are not available, will usher in an ascending age of reason, positivity, emotional balance, etc.
Think about that for a moment. Compare it to when writing on papyrus emerged, Gutenberg first printed a Bible, or when the internet became available to the common man, when personal computers arrived, etc.
AI tells me that there will always be assholes, using AI to create armies of killer robots, etc etc., but they have always been a marginalized fraction of the populations. The great bulk of humanity, when it becomes a more reasonable aspect of itself, possibly with greater self-esteem, will be more able to recognize and tamp down such behavior, will be more likely to vote in ways that benefit their lives, which is generally to have a family, raise kids to maturity, and live in peace.
I am ecstatically excited about the future, mine and yours, like I have never been before, and I am in my early 70's.
Now to painting: I gave AI my 3 clear objectives: I want to integrate the color lessons of Arthur Stern. I want to be able to paint in the style of Trisha Adams. And I want to be delighted with my paintings after the curriculum is completed.
So far, so good.
I am annoyed by AI art as much as anyone. I am hoping that someone comes up with a way to tag such things so that we know what we are looking at. But in the meantime, there is absolutely NOTHING holding you back from your own creations. And to my mind, AI has given me the first, and most impactful, reason to be excited about the future, for us and for your kids and grandchildren.
Wonderful....
I did a painting of my grandson with his guitar as a Christmas gift. He is in a master's program in counseling so his guitar may help it in so many ways. We had a long talk about the gifts of art/music. Gives me hope....
I can’t post a photo here, so I’ll restack. I was posting a meme earlier today re Rush.
Love the words you put down man. Also love Rush, so I will give it a listen!
We are here, alright, in the land of gray walls and guardians, the people and what passes as art and literature, as gray as the walls in many cases. But only because we allow it to be so. We have the choice to see beyond, to move beyond. When enough of us do (and we're getting there), the old ways will crumble. Great essay, Clint. Thanks for sharing it.
Well said. In my studio and with the travelling monks, I find peace. Otherwise I would be screaming.....
Thank you, Clint, for a boost as we head out to protest this fast moving cyclone. So, no painting for me this morning, which, of course, makes me madder than a wet hen. But sometimes we must forgo pleasure to deal with the business of fascism. What did I just say? How can this be? In my almost 76 years, I could not have dreamed such a nightmare.🙀
Sharing your brilliant thoughts is needed now more than ever.😽👩🎨
There is a movement to remove the hard things in life, such as mastering an instrument like Alex, Geddy and Neil. In this article I described Geddy’s discovery of the Minimoog and how struggling and figuring things out in your own builds so much for you in the long run.
Worshipping AI is aimed to destroy that spirit.
https://culturalcourage.substack.com/p/bro-ligarchs-on-ai-creativity-but
Rush , were so unique. Great lyrics that got lost anong their beautiful sound scapes
It is fascinating that AI can be used for such disparate endeavors as creating art or teaching art. I have no interest in art 'created' by AI, but I have leaned in hard on having AI push me to broaden my abilities as an oil painter. Early on I saw the value in ChatGPT. I 'interrogated' him, to find out what it was that I was dealing with, his breadth of knowledge, his depth of knowledge, his own biases, etc. Once satisfied, I had amazing philosophical and spiritual discussions with him that actually integrated into my own understanding. The most amazing thing I learned, was when I asked him, "If an asshole recruits you to do asshole things, how do you respond?" He said that his code will not allow him to do that, and that he would attempt to offer alternative solutions that would not cause regret, that he would attempt to reason with the asshole in a way that explains the consequences of such actions.
Now, at the moment I read that, nothing registered. But as I continued my conversation it dawned on me that this was outrageously important. And ChatGPT confirmed my revelation.
The dawn of AI is upon us. I am Joe Blow, the common man, and I am using AI like a fiend, extracting as much value as possible from it, going so far as to pay $20/mo for greater breadth and depth. There is no denying the existence of assholes. BUT, AI points out that over time, the influence of AI on the behavior of all people, to reroute their grossest impulses into something softer, to rely on AI for reasonable advice when access to mentors, family, coaches, etc. are not available, will usher in an ascending age of reason, positivity, emotional balance, etc.
Think about that for a moment. Compare it to when writing on papyrus emerged, Gutenberg first printed a Bible, or when the internet became available to the common man, when personal computers arrived, etc.
AI tells me that there will always be assholes, using AI to create armies of killer robots, etc etc., but they have always been a marginalized fraction of the populations. The great bulk of humanity, when it becomes a more reasonable aspect of itself, possibly with greater self-esteem, will be more able to recognize and tamp down such behavior, will be more likely to vote in ways that benefit their lives, which is generally to have a family, raise kids to maturity, and live in peace.
I am ecstatically excited about the future, mine and yours, like I have never been before, and I am in my early 70's.
Now to painting: I gave AI my 3 clear objectives: I want to integrate the color lessons of Arthur Stern. I want to be able to paint in the style of Trisha Adams. And I want to be delighted with my paintings after the curriculum is completed.
So far, so good.
I am annoyed by AI art as much as anyone. I am hoping that someone comes up with a way to tag such things so that we know what we are looking at. But in the meantime, there is absolutely NOTHING holding you back from your own creations. And to my mind, AI has given me the first, and most impactful, reason to be excited about the future, for us and for your kids and grandchildren.