In a world where algorithms increasingly shape everyday life, many works of art are beginning to reflect how intertwined we’ve become with computational systems.
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As more people turn to ChatGPT instead of Google, research shows AI can be a better tool for creative problem-solving – though it still has its limits.
Good storytelling relies on sound writing, believability, creativity and lived experience. AI has become skilled at the first two but still falls short on the second two.
Chinese learners achieve remarkable success levels compared to their Western peers. But it’s not simply based on rote learning and passive education. The reality is more complex – and more creative.
If you’re using generative AI tools yourself, here are some tips to keep your writing fresh and creative.
While noble status came with advantages, it was also considered inappropriate for a baroness to perform professionally. Without a long public presence, Delphine von Schauroth faded from memory.
Jordan Prosser’s Big Time revels in the human drive to make art and forge connection, even in the most oppressive situations – and it whisks us along for the ride.
A term emerged in the 1980s for a spinal cord injury caused by breaking called ‘break-dancing neck.’
From drawing to gardening and woodworking, self-expression can lower stress, improve mood and increase self-confidence.
Critics have long wrestled with the question of how artists and writers influence each other. For Luke Johnson, an encounter with a painting took him in a wholly unexpected direction.
Neuroscientist John Kounios tells The Conversation Weekly podcast about what his new research with jazz musicians revealed about the brain mechanisms of creative flow.
AI may shore up an industry experiencing economic headwinds. But in a field where professional ethics and public trust are particularly important, it’s a risky endeavor.
There’s no escaping generative AI as it infiltrates our workplaces and daily lives. Learning what these tools can do will help you understand their full impact.
Neuroscientists analyzed the brain waves of 32 jazz guitarists as they improvised to chords and rhythms. Their findings suggest 2 key principles support innovative thinking.
The pros and pitfalls of this type of thinking
A study in which students brainstormed all the uses of a paper clip shows that AI can both enhance and harm the creative process.
Give children credit, agency and listen to them and you will have a successful visit.
Decades ago, the international community codified science as a cultural right and protected expression of human creativity. Reaffirming science’s value can help it better serve humanity.
Research suggests magicians lack magical thinking.
AI could kill our creativity by making us think too alike. It also forces us to question what “creativity” is, and the different forms it can take.
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Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Art & AI Lab, Rutgers University
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Professor of Philosophy and Director of Applied Ethics Center, UMass Boston
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Visual Artist and Lecturer in Teacher Education, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology & Psychopathology, University of Leeds
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Professor Emerita of Linguistics, American University
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Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Drexel University
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Professor of Experimental Psychology, University of Iowa
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Professor of Engineering Innovation, Adelaide University
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Professor of Personality Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Oxford Brookes University
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PhD student, University of Warwick
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Professor of Creative Arts, Griffith University
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Professor, Innovation Design Engineering, Royal College of Art
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Philosophy, UMass Boston
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Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut