AI is making me nauseous

All those social posts bragging about AI? It’s like claiming to be a chef because you can microwave a TV dinner. Sure, it resembles food, and it’s fast. But is it tasty? Would you serve it to guests?

The novelty of generative AI is wearing off. Anyone can make something in seconds. But that doesn’t make you an artist, a writer, or a creator.

Playing around, I “wrote” and “illustrated” a kids’ book in the time it takes to brush your teeth. It looked fine, like something you’d see at a garage sale. But like a Swanson’s, it left me feeling gross. Who could be proud of this stuff?

In Italy in the 1980s, the Slow Food Movement began as a way to celebrate the pleasures of eating, fresh ingredients, and home cooking. It pushed back against the rise of fast food.

Let’s take a stand for stories that are slow-cooked and hand-crafted with pride, about real people making a real difference.

Here's an example: a short video about San Francisco night photographer, Rami Levinson. This was a proof of concept for an Adobe artist series. Rami spends hours wandering the city streets, waiting to capture the perfect mood, not just a split second. His photos epitomize the loneliness and soul of The City. It’s definitely not instant gratification.

These are the kinds of stories I love to tell. If that resonates, let’s chat about telling yours. I guarantee it’ll be delicious.