In this episode, we explore the work of Swetlana AI, an author known for her critical and thought-provoking takes on Artificial Intelligence in the art world.

Drawing from her background in computational linguistics and her writing career, Swetlana investigates both the challenges and creative potential AI presents to artists.

We discuss insights from her book,

"Learning to Cope with AI: The Anti-AI Artist's Guide',

(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLVDMFC4)

where she examines six psychological hurdles artists face with the rise of AI, such as fear of ego dissolution and loss of creative control.

Swetlana argues that by embracing AI as a tool, artists can expand their creativity and reshape their artistic identities in new, exciting ways.

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Book Description

Are you an artist having an existential crisis about AI? Convinced the robots are coming for your paintbrushes? Good news: your creative anxiety is right on schedule.

"Learning to Cope with AI: The Anti-AI Artist's Guide" isn't another dry manifesto about the ethics of artificial intelligence. It's therapy for your artistic ego, wrapped in wit and served with a side of tough love. Through six psychology-driven chapters, this guide tackles the real reasons you're lying awake at night – from your wounded creative narcissism to that nagging fear that your art degree might be worth less than the frame it's hanging in.

Inside, you'll discover:

* Why your fear of AI is really about your identity (spoiler: it's not about the tech)

* How to transform your artistic anxiety into creative fuel

* Why your "unique artistic voice" might actually be unique after all

* Practical exercises for embracing AI without selling your creative soul

* A surprisingly effective method for giving your AI doppelgänger a metaphorical hug

Perfect for traditional artists, digital creators, and anyone who's ever whispered "but AI can't make real art" while doom-scrolling through Midjourney masterpieces at 3 AM.

Warning: This book contains uncomfortable truths, therapeutic sarcasm, and zero sympathy for your creative tantrums. Side effects may include renewed artistic confidence, reduced anxiety, and the ability to finally make peace with our robot overlords.

Your art career isn't over. It's evolving. And this guide will show you how to evolve with it – whether you like it or not.

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