In this episode of Dream Machine, I sit down with Professor Dustin Stokes, a philosopher from the University of Utah, whose work explores the fascinating connections between perception, imagination, and creativity. We navigate the philosophical dimensions of AI and creativity, asking questions that have been on my mind: Can machines truly imagine? What makes human creativity different from AI-generated ideas? And how do our beliefs and desires shape not just what we create but how we experience the world?

We also discuss the role of imagination in scientific discovery, the ethical challenges of AI in creative spaces, and whether AI could ever fully challenge what it means to be an artist or human creator. This conversation really made me reflect on the evolving relationship between humans and AI in the creative process.

If you are curious about the future of creativity in an increasingly AI-driven world, I think you will find this episode thought-provoking and inspiring.