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Please Join Me, Michael Angelakos, and Jaime Lowe as We Talk Being Bipolar Out Loud on Substack Live

Freddie deBoer • 1392 implied HN points • 08 Feb 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Creative Arts
  1. A live Substack event is happening Tuesday, Feb 10 at 7PM EST with Jaime Lowe and Michael Angelakos.
  2. They'll have a chill, unstructured conversation about living publicly with bipolar disorder and building creative careers, lasting about an hour to an hour and a half and possibly answering polite questions.
  3. You can set a reminder via the provided link and help boost visibility by liking the related Substack note.

Notes on AI

Obvious Bicycle • 723 implied HN points • 01 Dec 25
🕹 Technology Creative Arts
  1. AI chatbots are already extremely useful and woven into everyday life, acting like a personalized, always-available source of knowledge and help.
  2. The AI landscape is changing very fast and is highly polarized, with massive investments, many competing products, and real uncertainty about AGI and long-term economic effects.
  3. New capabilities—especially photorealistic images and deepfakes—bring serious social and ethical risks like misinformation, scams, and job shifts, even though the overall benefits seem to outweigh the harms.

James Cameron On AI in Hollywood

SatPost by Trung Phan • 122 implied HN points • 28 Nov 25
🎭️ Culture Creative Arts
  1. James Cameron believes AI can speed up film production without cutting jobs, allowing creative teams to work more efficiently.
  2. He argues that while AI can help with visual effects, it cannot replace the unique human touch and individual experiences that actors bring to their performances.
  3. Cameron sees potential for AI to make filmmaking more affordable, enabling new filmmakers to tell innovative stories that might not get funding otherwise.

Sign of the Times

Endless Explorations • 178 implied HN points • 03 Jun 24
🎭️ Culture Creative Arts
  1. Graduation can feel overrated; the author doesn't feel a big change after finishing school. They are grateful for the experiences and people met during college.
  2. Setting goals in smaller time frames helps make them feel more achievable. Looking at life in seasons can create a better structure for personal projects and learning.
  3. The author is exploring their creative interests through music and film. They recently created a new short film that combines visuals with sound to enhance the viewer's experience.

A Century of Chess

Castalia • 419 implied HN points • 18 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Creative Arts
  1. Chess is like art. Great players show their personality through their game, just like artists do in their work.
  2. Chess has a history of evolution. The early 20th century was a key time where strategies were developed, changing how the game is played.
  3. Chess history reflects broader trends in society. The struggles and successes of famous players give us insight into the culture and hopes of the early 1900s.
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Two Upcoming Workshops

Nice Try • 79 implied HN points • 12 Apr 24
🚌 Education Creative Arts
  1. There are two writing workshops coming up in New York City. One is a ten-week course for intermediate and advanced writers, and the other is a three-day intensive for novel writing.
  2. The ten-week workshop will help writers improve their skills from individual sentences to complete stories. It costs $550 and runs from May 7 to July 9.
  3. The three-day workshop focuses on editing and finalizing a complete manuscript. It costs $1800 and will take place on August 16-18.

The Unreal Thing

The Ruffian • 294 implied HN points • 20 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Creative Arts
  1. Coca-Cola's new Christmas ad was created using AI technology, marking a shift in how ads are made. This involves using tools that help creative teams visualize ideas much faster than before.
  2. The process of making the ad felt more like software development than traditional filmmaking. This new method allows for quick drafts, which can speed up the entire creative process.
  3. Overall, the integration of AI in the creative industries could change how we think about creating art and media, making it more efficient but also raising questions about creativity.

Hello

Tumbleweed Words • 14 implied HN points • 21 Aug 25
📚 Literature Creative Arts
  1. Life can get busy and hectic sometimes, and that's perfectly fine. It's okay to take a break when things become overwhelming.
  2. There will be times when you may feel disconnected from your creative side. It's normal for inspiration to come and go.
  3. New experiences, like moving or starting a new job, can refresh your perspective and possibly stimulate your creativity.

Bite-Sized Self-Care Challenge Day 20

QUALITY BOSS • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Creative Arts
  1. You don't need to be an expert to be creative. Just having fun with your interests is what matters most.
  2. Creative activities can reduce stress and improve your mood. Doing something like doodling or cooking can be really beneficial.
  3. It's important to enjoy the process of being creative. Try not to worry about the end result; just focus on having a good time.

A revolution that won't be quantified

The Ideaspace • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jun 25
🎭️ Culture Creative Arts
  1. There's a growing idea that in today's world, you either scam or get scammed. Many people feel pressure to always be on the lookout and act accordingly in the online space.
  2. Creatives often feel stuck between a demand to produce more content and a lack of support. This creates stress and makes it hard to find fulfillment in their work.
  3. Many people long for creative freedom that can't be measured by likes or views. They want to create for the joy of it, not just to fit into what algorithms demand.

The joy of remixing

Expand Mapping with Mike Morrow • 0 implied HN points • 25 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Creative Arts
  1. Remixing makes creativity easier and more fun. You can take something someone else made and give it your own twist, which helps overcome fears about starting from scratch.
  2. Many creative things we see today are built on what came before. We all use bits and pieces from other people's work to create something new, and that's totally normal.
  3. Remixing isn't just about adding your mark. It can be about changing something for a new purpose or audience, which can refresh old ideas.

Get people moving

Creative Samba • 0 implied HN points • 11 Oct 24
🎶 Music Creative Arts
  1. Copywriting and DJing share similarities, especially in how they engage their audience. Both require understanding people and creating an emotional connection.
  2. Theo Parrish believes that any crowd can be captivated with the right approach and skill. This highlights the importance of adaptability in performance.
  3. The DJ craft involves a sense of creative responsibility, especially when facing challenging crowds. It emphasizes the duty of an artist to connect and uplift their audience.

What's next for large language models? Some ideas

The Future of Life • 0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Creative Arts
  1. AI can create images and videos, which may lead to new uses like generating stock photos or even personalized content such as virtual travel experiences.
  2. Music and art can also be produced by AI, allowing for original compositions and visual pieces that follow current trends, even if they lack true originality.
  3. Future applications of AI could include cooking new recipes, giving fashion advice, or even creating customized entertainment like virtual pets or personalized adult content.