Bless Your Limitations: A Talk About AI with Rusty Hein

About this episode

Michael discusses AI and its implications with Rusty Hein, exploring creativity and technology.

Michael is joined by long-time friend and Renew the Arts Creative Director, Rusty Hein, for a different take on AI and related topics. LINKS Chatbot Thinks Upside-Down Cup is Prank Steve McDonald (artist who collaborates with AI) Elon Musk on AI surgeons Audiofeed Music Festival 2026 Porchlight Festival Save the Date!

People in this episode

Host: Michael

Guest: Rusty Hein

Topics covered

• AI
• creativity
• technology
• friendship
• collaboration

Keywords

• AI
• Rusty Hein
• Michael
• creativity
• technology
• Elon Musk
• Steve McDonald
• Audiofeed Music Festival
• Porchlight Festival

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