nodemag.bsky.social
Exploring the intersection of technology, design, and society, with a focus on innovation, ethics, and speculative design
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I agree - AI has a real environmental cost and threatens artistic craft. But it’s a complex issue; some studies suggest AI-generated art can have a lower carbon footprint than traditional methods.
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That’s really interesting - I’d love to hear more about how DALL·E is enhancing your creative process. In my latest article, I explore how AI is shaping creativity in different ways, and I’d love to hear your perspective!
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That really means a lot! I’m glad our conversation sparked some thoughts - for me as well. Good discussions are rare, but always so worthwhile.
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I totally understand your point and really appreciate your feedback - it’s making me rethink how to approach my workflow for future publications. I’ll follow you to support your art, and also because I’m also a huge horror fan!
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I’m a designer (Industrial Design graduate, also worked as an illustrator), musician (vocals, guitar, bass, drums), and a university lecturer in creative technologies, so I see this from different angles. I love crafts and technique, but I also think technology has always shaped art in complex ways
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Just to wrap up: I share many of your points, which is why I reposted your original post along with similar ones. I just think conversations like this help explore the issue in more depth and from different angles
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Again, I get the ethical concerns. AI shouldn’t exploit artists. But outright rejection leaves its future to corporations. The left once embraced tech for progress; the real fight is shaping AI to serve artists, not just billionaires. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Queen’s "No Synthesizers!" stance in the ‘70s mirrors today’s AI art debate - initial resistance to new tech, then later embracing it as a tool. Like synths in music, AI’s impact depends on how it’s used, not just its existence.
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I totally understand why you hid my link and sorry in first place if that offended you. I get the frustration with AI, but rejecting it outright might not be the solution. Again, photography, digital art, and even music sampling were once seen as threats too. Over time, ethical frameworks emerged.
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That statement itself is a bit of a provocation - ironically, it reflects exactly where society is heading. In the article, I actually discuss the danger of echo chambers and the loss of shared cultural moments or masterpieces
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About the MidJourney use: As an artist, I used to design everything myself, but AI helps me work more efficiently -and it’s also a way to study its impact firsthand. I’m transparent about my use and share my prompts openly.
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The challenge now is figuring out how AI can evolve in a way that respects and benefits artists, rather than exploiting them. That’s exactly the kind of conversation I want to have.
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I also explore solutions, like royalty systems for artists whose work is used in AI training.
We’ve seen similar debates before -sampling in hip-hop was once considered theft, yet it led to groundbreaking new forms of music, eventually evolving into a system where artists were compensated.
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I completely understand the concerns around AI training practices, and as a designer myself, I take these issues seriously. My article isn’t about endorsing AI tools but critically examining their impact on creativity, including ethical concerns around authorship and labor.
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My latest piece looks at how AI is reshaping authorship and artistic value, exploring both the risks and possibilities.
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I see this perspective a lot, and I think it raises important questions about authenticity and creativity. But AI’s role in art isn’t just about replacement - it’s also about how we choose to use it.
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I recently wrote about how AI is reshaping authorship, artistic labor, and the cultural value of creativity - worth considering in moments like this
nodemagazine.substack.com/p/if-ai-can-...
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The legal and ethical landscape around AI and copyright is shifting fast, and this kind of immunity would have massive implications for artists, writers, and creators.
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My latest piece looks at AI and creativity from a broader lens, exploring not just its political adoption but how it’s reshaping authorship, artistic labor, and cultural production at large. Different focus, but some overlapping concerns.
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This is a sharp critique of AI's role in right-wing visual culture, and I agree with much of its analysis - especially on how AI imagery often reflects ideological priorities rather than artistic intent.
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Brilliantly argued. The concept of “Freedom Cities” underscores exactly what I wrote about in The Age of Tech Oligarchs - the tech elite's obsession with dismantling democracy in favor of neo-feudal kingdoms. Curious about your take: how do we build a broader resistance to such dangerous narratives?
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Completely agree. The overlap between tech oligarch influence and far-right authoritarian tendencies is alarming. This mirrors exactly what I discuss in The Age of Tech Oligarchs: billionaires like Musk using technology to consolidate power and influence politics. Would love to hear your thoughts!
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Keeping AI aligned with public interest rather than shareholders' profits feels more urgent than ever. Curious about your thoughts on how we can realistically push back?
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Totally agree. This captures exactly how tech oligarchs transform innovation into unchecked power. I explored this in my recent piece, "The Age of Tech Oligarchs”, where I discuss how figures like Musk, Zuckerberg, and now Altman accumulate wealth and influence at society’s expense.
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Great content! Very relevant right now. These protests underline exactly what I wrote about in "The Age of Tech Oligarchs" - how Silicon Valley billionaires shifted from innovation and community-building toward consolidating power and influence. Curious to hear your thoughts on this perspective!
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Thank you so much! Dissecting the lives of tech oligarchs is a true passion of ours, so you can definitely expect more articles on this topic.
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Thanks very much, appreciated!
Indeed, that was a crucial and premeditated move with significant consequences. I think that buying X and turning it into a personal PR channel is a risky game - when influence blurs into control, the long-term impact becomes unpredictable.
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Thanks for reading!
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Exactly. Wealth = power, and tech oligarchs are reshaping the system in their favor. Sorry for the plug, but we dive into this in our latest article, 'The Age of Tech Oligarchs.', in case you want to read more about it.
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I share your concerns about tech oligarchs accessing our private data. Sorry for the spam, but in my article, 'The Age of Tech Oligarchs,' I explore how we allowed figures like Elon Musk to gain significant control over sensitive information.
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Sorry for the uninvited plug, but if you're thinking about how Musk’s influence is reshaping politics and power, I dive into that (and the rise of tech oligarchs in general) in this piece: nodemagazine.substack.com/p/the-age-of...
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Sorry for the rude, unrequested plug to our article, but if you're worried about Elon’s style of communication and his growing influence on politics and the online world, you might want to give this a read: nodemagazine.substack.com/p/the-age-of...
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Interesting enough, I write about a few other things that Zuck, Musk, and Bezos have in common here: nodemagazine.substack.com/p/the-age-of...
(I could pretend this isn’t me shamelessly plugging our latest article, but let's be real, it is.)
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Ironic, those who preach about free markets and individualism seem most comfortable leveraging state power for personal gain. The article nails it: they aren’t the heroic builders, but the looters Rand warned about
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Trump is a front-man for fascist groups and tech oligarchs. They created him.
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This is actually so cool and inspiring!