What happens to creativity when AI is in the room with us? In this episode, we explore the evolving dance between human imagination and artificial intelligence, and what might be gained or lost in the process. We talk about speed versus slowness, the value of the messy, time-rich creative journey, and how AI can act as a collaborator without replacing our uniquely human ways of making meaning. From workshop design and writing processes to stand-up comedy and cozy romance novels (yes, really), we unpack the tension between efficiency and embodiment, output and ownership, machine speed and the slower rhythms of the body. This isn’t a doom-and-gloom AI debate; it’s a curious, grounded conversation about how we might create with AI while staying connected to ourselves, each other, and the creative pulse that makes us human.

Notes:

Ben mentions the world’s first synthetic actor. Her name is Tilly Norwood. Read more about her here.

Credits:

Music: Goodnight - Lo Fi Cozy Chill Music by FASSounds from Pixabay

Podcast recorded at: Image Online in Abbotsford, Melbourne

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