In a witty cartoon by Tom Gauld, the famous illustrator offers an amusing perspective on where writers actually find the ideas for their works. The cartoon humorously contrasts the commonly held belief that writers come up with their best...
Matthew Inman, known as The Oatmeal, presents a comic that delves into the world of AI-generated art, offering a unique perspective from a seasoned cartoonist. The piece explores the intersection of technology and creativity, highlighting both the potential and...
Charlie Mackesy, the celebrated writer and illustrator behind the bestselling 'The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse,' revealed that his new book, 'Always Remember,' was delayed by six years after his iPad, filled with rough sketches and...
This week's article highlights six fascinating reads from various fields. The first explores the courageous acts of German rebels who defied the Nazis during World War II, including an aristocrat who hid her Jewish lover and a diplomat who...
The creative process is often divided into four stages: preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification. A key phase, 'incubation', involves letting the unconscious mind work on a problem after you’ve consciously gathered all the necessary information. During incubation, unrelated elements...
A new book, 'The Little Book of Second Mentions,' by married monographers Juliet and Matthew Maguire, delves into the quirky world of journalistic 'second mentions'—alternative, often creative, descriptions used by reporters to avoid repeating nouns. These euphemistic descriptions, sometimes...
Junk journaling is a creative hobby that involves assembling personal journals using a variety of scraps, ephemera, and recycled materials. The article highlights how this form of creative expression has grown popular among people of different ages, offering a...
In 'Sketch,' writer-director Seth Worley takes us into the emotional world of children processing grief after the loss of a parent. The story follows widower Taylor (Tony Hale) and his children, Amber and Jack, as they navigate their sorrow...
The article discusses the implications of data ownership, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence (AI) and creativity. It argues that the notion of 'data ownership' could lead to monopolistic control, with only large corporations having access to the data...
Lorde, whose new album 'Virgin' debuted at number one in the UK, opens up about her personal struggles and how an eating disorder nearly led her to quit music. In a candid interview, the New Zealand singer revealed that...
In a recent article, Maria Popova argues that AI, specifically ChatGPT, cannot produce emotionally stirring poetry like that of Walt Whitman because it lacks human experience and suffering. Popova's assertion is based on the idea that true art is...
In this thought-provoking article, Ángel L. Fernández Recuero critiques Maria Popova's belief that artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, cannot produce poetry that evokes the same emotional depth as the works of Walt Whitman. Popova argues that poetry is a product...
In recent years, AI technologies, often based on predictive text models, have started to take over human jobs, and surprisingly, it's not the tedious or mundane tasks being automated. Instead, AI has begun encroaching upon jobs traditionally considered rewarding...
The article explores the unique appeal of the Triangle and Sidekick notebooks, two unconventional stationery products that have caught the attention of Andru Marino, an audio and video producer at The Verge. Marino shares his experience with these notebooks,...
The growing debate around AI’s role in creative industries has led some consumers to take a stand against companies using AI in their services. An artist, for instance, recently canceled their subscriptions to Duolingo and Audible as a protest...
Artists and creatives are increasingly pushing back against the growing trend of using artificial intelligence to create 'starter pack' images that depict people as dolls. Since early April, thousands of social media users have uploaded their photos to generate...
Kakul Srivastava, CEO of Splice, discusses the evolving role of AI in music creation and its impact on artists and the industry. Splice is a leading platform providing musicians with high-quality samples and AI-powered tools, but Srivastava emphasizes that...
Schools in Northern Ireland have introduced a creative and cost-effective way to celebrate World Book Day by encouraging families to decorate potatoes as book characters instead of purchasing costumes. This initiative aims to reduce financial pressure on parents while...
In a reflective interview with Ruth La Ferla, 88-year-old writer and painter Frederic Tuten shares insights about his lifelong passion for art, creativity, and the joy of starting anew. Tuten discusses how his early dreams of becoming an artist...
