This poet discovered AI and fell back in love with his creative career

About this episode

Iain Thomas discusses how AI has influenced his creative career and the importance of individuality in a tech-driven world.

In a world where everyone has access to the same tools, Iain Thomas believes it’s never been more important to lean into the skills, context, and experiences that make each of us most unique—and most human.

People in this episode

Guest: Iain Thomas

Topics covered

• AI
• creativity
• poetry
• technology
• human experience

Keywords

• AI
• creativity
• poet
• Iain Thomas
• unique skills
• human experience

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