Category: Creativity

An A.I. Songwriting Experiment: Humans Against the Machine

The New York Times – Music:
Five humans convened for a weekend to create new music from scratch. Could they do better than A.I.? Could you even tell the difference?
How to Do a Fall Reset, According to Artists, Chefs and Writers

The New York Times – T Magazine:
We asked artists, designers, chefs and writers how they’re embracing the seasonal shift and preparing for upcoming projects.
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine Think A.I. Is Good for Music

The New York Times – Business:
The hit-making duo turned tech moguls also have thoughts about why corporate America isn’t collaborative enough.
My Boss Loves ChatGPT. Must I Fake Loving It Too?

The New York Times – Business:
Plus, if you’re feeling old and sidelined at work, this is the fictional character to channel.
Exploring the Burren, Ireland’s Vast Rocky Region

Though it looks forbidding, the Burren, where you can walk for hours among the rocks and valleys with only your thoughts for company, can be fertile ground for creativity.
Madison Avenue Is Starting to Love A.I.

Advertisers are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence to make their commercials.
22 New Jobs A.I. Could Give You

In a few key areas, humans will be more essential than ever.
David Cope, Godfather of A.I. Music, Is Dead at 83

His EMI algorithm, an early form of artificial intelligence that he developed in the 1980s, prompted searching questions about the limits of human creativity.
Warm-Up Rituals: How Actors, Comedians and Musicians Get Ready

We asked creative professionals how they prepare for their gigs. Jeff Daniels says “budda-gudda” a lot.
How to Journal for Beginners: Tips on Starting and Keeping a Journal

Tips from writers, artists and a social worker that might make the practice less daunting.
Emma Corrin and Maggie Nelson on the Strength in Vulnerability

The “Nosferatu” actor and the writer discuss solitude, self-editing and the playfulness of their work.
Nutter Butter, Are You Good? An Investigation.

The cookie sandwich brand’s videos — funny, disturbing, fever-dreamlike — rack up tens of millions of views. The secret is lots of lore without much sense, the campaign’s strategists explain.