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Explore the complex relationship between artificial intelligence, art, and design through a 47-minute conversation featuring artist Douglas Edric Stanley and Anthony Masure, Dean of Research at Geneva University of Art and Design. Discover their personal journeys into the intersection of technology and creativity, beginning with Anthony's academic path and Douglas's artistic evolution. Examine the critical importance of maintaining analytical thinking in our increasingly technology-driven world, and understand how AI is fundamentally transforming artistic and design practices. Address key concerns within the creative community about AI's role in art and design, while exploring the concept of AI as a creative medium rather than just a tool. Delve into philosophical questions about what it means to be a "person of AI" in today's technological landscape. Access comprehensive resources including links to the Geneva School of Art and Design, the speakers' work, relevant exhibitions like "Assembling Intelligence," and additional materials on drawing with AI and artificial design concepts.
Syllabus
0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Meet Douglas Edric Stanley and Anthony Masure
2:31 - Anthony’s journey
5:57 - Douglas’s journey
13:01 - Importance of critical thinking and technology
20:23 - Impact of AI on art and design
25:53 - Some concerns about AI in the art and design world
33:39 - AI as a medium
39:32 - What does it mean to be a person of AI?
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