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slow motion multitasking • 569 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24

The author shared highlights from their week including printing emo poems in a tiny book and taking a cello lesson.
The author expressed admiration for ceramic works by Ruth Easterbrook and Emily Yong Beck.
The author recommended watching 'Planet Earth 3' and following Aparna Nancherla's substack.

Bernadette Mayer will give you ideas

Subtle Maneuvers • 3380 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23

📚 Literature Poetry Writing prompts Creative work Podcast

Bernadette Mayer provides creative writing ideas and prompts
Writing prompts can be diverse and unconventional to inspire new perspectives
Good ideas for writing are everywhere, it's about bringing the right attitude

We don’t need another SQL chatbot

benn.substack • 1220 implied HN points • 14 Jul 23

🕹 Technology AI Data Analysis Automation Creative work Machine Learning

We want chatbots to handle tedious job tasks but maybe not the fun parts.
Building a good text-to-SQL bot requires more than just using large language models like GPT.
Technology can help us focus on creative tasks rather than just automating mechanical work.

For 20 Years, I Regretted Leaving Hollywood. Lately, I Think I Made the Right Call.

Brent and Michael are Going Places • 1139 implied HN points • 03 May 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Writing Screenwriting Movies Entertainment Creative work

Leaving Hollywood may lead to unexpected paths and opportunities.
The entertainment industry can be challenging, with uncertainty and disappointments.
Choosing a different lifestyle or career path can bring fulfillment and happiness.

SITREP

THREE SEVEN MAFIA • 1061 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23

🎭️ Culture Community Creative work Social media

Community support is valued and acknowledged.
Engagement on personal platforms is prioritized over social media.
Projects are being actively worked on, with plans for exclusive content in the future.

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Gathering the flow of attention

lifeboat • 471 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Creative work Artistic Process Mindfulness Engagement

To find happiness, seek 'flow' instead of looking for it.
Engaging in activities that create 'flow' state makes us happier and smarter.
Flow helps us train our minds, channel our energy, and assert control over our attention.

A Year in Review

if not, Paris • 530 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23

🎭️ Culture Literature Writing Identity Creative work Personal Growth

The author reflects on rediscovering their identity and self-perception through writing and self-awareness.
Starting a Substack helped the author find joy in writing and create a community of readers.
After struggles and transformations, the author is proud of the progress made in their writing journey.

Shake ur 🍑 for ✨MJC-mail!✨

Is It Just Me Or... • 511 implied HN points • 01 Apr 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Fashion Relationships Creative work Self-Expression

The author had a fun month celebrating the Queen's birthday and going to a Lizzo concert.
The author embraced genuine fun by playing games and being crafty to be more mindful.
The author reflected on new experiences and relationships, finding comfort in being authentic and accepting mixed feelings.

Sculpting ourselves

SatPost by Trung Phan • 63 implied HN points • 28 Oct 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Architecture Visual art Sculpture Creative work Design

La Sagrada Família in Barcelona is a remarkable architectural masterpiece under construction for 141 years.
The story of Etsuro Sotoo highlights the idea of becoming the 'right tool' for a project or passion.
Choosing the ideas and paths that influence us is crucial as we become molded into the 'right tool' for our work.

About my own interest in the current generative AI craze

Bojan’s Newsletter • 176 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23

🕹 Technology AI Future of work Creative work ML

The author has not done fundamental work in generative AI, but has potential projects that may go in that direction.
The author's interest in generative AI is linked to their long-term interest in the future of work, which directly affects their professional life.
Generative AI tools have the potential to transform work dynamics significantly, especially in creative fields.

28.5 Hours of Painting

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 21

🎨 Art & Illustration Painting Pricing Creative work

Artists often struggle with financial insecurity and lack of recognition, residing in an economic limbo without traditional jobs or career paths.
Art pricing is subjective and influenced by factors like celebrity status and ubiquity, leading to a wide range of prices for artwork.
Establishing a fair pricing model based on artist's wages, material costs, and a unique element 'X' can provide transparency and consistency in the art market.

Illustration is hard, especially about the future

ailogblog • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24

🎨 Art & Illustration Generative AI Ethics Intellectual Property Creative work

Illustrating concepts related to generative AI can be challenging due to limitations in the tools available, especially when trying to depict complex ideas about AI and education.
Emerging AI tools like DALL-E are still evolving and face challenges with accuracy, such as generating images with incorrect details like misspelled words or unusual features.
Ethical considerations arise when using AI tools for illustration, especially when involving living artists' work or intellectual property, prompting discussions about appropriation and intellectual property rights.