"The Intersect" examines the reciprocal influences of technology and the arts, providing analyses of how tech advancements shape artistic expression and how creativity fuels technological progress. Subscribe for updates on the art-tech relationship.
"The Intersect: Art in Tech and Tech in Art" is the audio companion to our celebrated newsletter curated by artist and technologist Juergen Berkessel. The podcast explores the fascinating relationship between creativity and technology, focusing on how advancements in tech influence artistic expression and how artistic innovation drives technological progress.
With a background in fine arts, technology and music, Juergen is uniquely positioned to guide listeners through his curations of thought-provoking discussions, featuring in-depth analyses, interviews with pioneering artists, and insights into the latest trends in digital art, AI, and cultural movements.
Join a diverse community of art lovers, artists, and tech enthusiasts as we explore various themes, including the impact of virtual reality in art, the evolution of creative tools, and the societal implications of technology in the artistic realm.
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"The Intersect" examines the reciprocal influences of technology and the arts, providing analyses of how tech advancements shape artistic expression and how creativity fuels technological progress. Subscribe for updates on the art-tech relationship.
"The Intersect: Art in Tech and Tech in Art" is the audio companion to our celebrated newsletter curated by artist and technologist Juergen Berkessel. The podcast explores the fascinating relationship between creativity and technology, focusing on how advancements in tech influence artistic expression and how artistic innovation drives technological progress.
With a background in fine arts, technology and music, Juergen is uniquely positioned to guide listeners through his curations of thought-provoking discussions, featuring in-depth analyses, interviews with pioneering artists, and insights into the latest trends in digital art, AI, and cultural movements.
Join a diverse community of art lovers, artists, and tech enthusiasts as we explore various themes, including the impact of virtual reality in art, the evolution of creative tools, and the societal implications of technology in the artistic realm.
Let's address the AI elephant in the room: synthetic voices are used, but they're here to help, not replace. Juergen's real work is in the curation process, where his focus ensures the podcast's quality. Without AI assistance, this companion podcast wouldn't be feasible.
Children of the Algorithm: When Kids Consume Creativity Instead of Creating It
The Intersect of Tech and Art
23 minutes
3 weeks ago
Children of the Algorithm: When Kids Consume Creativity Instead of Creating It
Chelsea and Georgia dive deep into the provocative theme of 'Children of the Algorithm,' exploring what happens when young minds consume creativity rather than create it themselves. The episode unpacks Dave Stewart's controversial AI licensing platform 'Rare,' which positions itself as helping musicians get paid before their work is absorbed by AI systems, though critics question whether it's protection or exploitation. They examine panGenerator's powerful 'Infinity' installation that physicalizes our endless scrolling habits, and Jordan Porter-Woodruff's exhibition highlighting how algorithms risk turning children into spectators of imagination. Despite AI anxiety, illustrators like Paul Ryding are thriving by emphasizing handcrafted, human-made work. The hosts also discuss the 700-1600% surge in AI design tools for small businesses, Beeple's viral $100,000 robot dogs with billionaire heads at Art Basel, and Patricia Urquiola's sustainable textile innovations. Throughout, they question whether technology democratizes creativity or simply raises the baseline while fundamental creative challenges remain unchanged.
The Intersect of Tech and Art
"The Intersect" examines the reciprocal influences of technology and the arts, providing analyses of how tech advancements shape artistic expression and how creativity fuels technological progress. Subscribe for updates on the art-tech relationship.
"The Intersect: Art in Tech and Tech in Art" is the audio companion to our celebrated newsletter curated by artist and technologist Juergen Berkessel. The podcast explores the fascinating relationship between creativity and technology, focusing on how advancements in tech influence artistic expression and how artistic innovation drives technological progress.
With a background in fine arts, technology and music, Juergen is uniquely positioned to guide listeners through his curations of thought-provoking discussions, featuring in-depth analyses, interviews with pioneering artists, and insights into the latest trends in digital art, AI, and cultural movements.
Join a diverse community of art lovers, artists, and tech enthusiasts as we explore various themes, including the impact of virtual reality in art, the evolution of creative tools, and the societal implications of technology in the artistic realm.
Let's address the AI elephant in the room: synthetic voices are used, but they're here to help, not replace. Juergen's real work is in the curation process, where his focus ensures the podcast's quality. Without AI assistance, this companion podcast wouldn't be feasible.
