Released on: November 10, 2024
This episode deals with the question of why interaction with artificial intelligence should be deliberately made uncomfortable in order to encourage users to consciously and critically engage with themselves, the world and the technology. Philosophical and artistic approaches by Marina Abramovic, Simone Weil and Hannah Arendt as well as principles of Buddhism serve as inspiration for this. We learn why AI should not simply supply users with information, optimize and automate, but should encourage them to reflect and act through conscious breaks, physical activity and ethical discourse in order to be able to take the most important step themselves - their own further development.
Released on: November 2, 2024
This episode explores the possibilities and challenges of AI-powered image generation, which can create a new “post-reality” that is both visually reminiscent of the “real” and forms an artificial reality. In conversation, we will shed light on the methodological similarities between AI image generation and painting, analyze the emotional depth and authenticity of AI realism and discuss the social significance and critical perspectives in AI art. Finally, it explores the potentials and challenges of this “post-reality” in terms of its ability to explore the boundaries of society, culture and emotion. Plenty of fodder. Fasten your seatbelts.
Released on: October 23, 2024
This episode investigates the concept of authenticity in a world where memories and identities can be altered by technology. The speaker reflects on how authenticity is no longer a static state, but an ongoing process of self-construction. Drawing on theories from Judith Butler and Sherry Turkle, the episode delves into how digital technologies challenge our sense of self. Butler argues that authenticity lies in navigating contradictions and change, while Turkle focuses on how our self-image and relationships are reshaped by the digital world.
Released on: October 19, 2024
In this first episode, we explore the myth of the "creative machine." Can AI truly be creative? How do humans influence the outputs of these systems? We look at the work of contemporary artists and designers grappling with these questions, and consider the societal implications of generative AI. Featuring guest appearances from experts in AI and design.