Brew Brain Dump 11: Unexpected AI workaround benefits

About this episode

Ben Tallon discusses his avoidance of AI in favor of analog methods and the benefits of finding alternative solutions in his creative practice.

I work hard to avoid using AI on environmental grounds. This has brought about some deeper thinking about analog methods and how I can thrive in my creative practice as a luddite. The latest ramble over a brew. Covered in this show: AI resource use Working around AI Deeper connections by having to find alternative solutions to the done thing As ever supported by the show's founding sponsor https://illustrationx.com Support the Ukrainian Institute here: https://ui.org.ua Coach with The Creative Condition Founder Ben Tallon now See Ben's art here

People in this episode

Host: Ben Tallon

Topics covered

• AI
• environment
• analog methods
• creative practice
• alternative solutions

Keywords

• AI workaround
• environmental grounds
• creative practice
• analog methods
• deeper connections

Sponsors

illustrationx.com

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ukrainian Institute

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