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Alec Longstreth's avatar

Thanks for this post, Marnie. When I read your posts (and comics) I always have this feeling of "Wow! She is so articulate and thoughtful." I share a lot of these feelings and thoughts and appreciate you expressing them here so clearly. Don't despair! Keep making your wonderful art. Sending lots of love to you and your family out there in Chicago.

Marek Bennett's avatar

100% agreement. ❤️‍🔥 Let's keep those fires shining out in the gloom...

Kelley Clink (they/she)'s avatar

wow, what a missed opportunity to turn to the person next to you and say, "what are *you* making?" Or to ask a kid what to make and get a fantastic/unhinged answer, like a bear with a mustache, or a fish with a giant butt. I feel like folks who are using AI this way are terrified. They think they're going to do something "wrong," or "bad," so they'd rather ask a robot than take a risk. I'm now envisioning a jar of zany prompts for people to draw from when they feel stuck. And everyone has to contribute one!

Keith's avatar

Such a lovely post.

Jane Porter's avatar

I read this with my heart shouting yes! all the way through. So depressing about your fellow pottery class students… losing the ability to think, feel or experience joy seems to be where we’re all headed.