When Robots Paint: How Will We Decide if AI Art Is Art?
Qualities like intention and essence factor into our decision to deem something “art.” How does AI-generated art align—or not—with what we feel art should be?
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The Imperfect Life
The day is never coming when all the other stuff will be “out of the way,” so you can turn at last to building a life of meaning and accomplishment that hums with vitality. For finite humans, the time for that has to be now.
What It’s Like to Be…a Homicide Detective
Cracking decades-old murder cases, delivering unthinkable news to victims’ families, and tracking suspects across borders with John Lamberti, a homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Inspiration for Your Intentions (and Warding Off Your Anxieties) in the New Year
It’s that time of year again when everything becomes possible. But endless possibilities can also feel more like a shackle than a springboard. Whether you’re starting the year inspired, anxious, or somewhere in between, these articles will help you make progress.
What It’s Like to Be…a Toy Distributor
Forecasting demand for 40,000 different products, arranging for model kits to traverse the globe from Chinese factories to mom-and-pop hobby shops, and enduring random customs inspections with Alan Bass, a hobby kit and toy distributor.
What It’s Like to Be…a Veterinarian
Calming scared cats with pheromone sprays, advising families how to balance their pet’s well-being with budget realities, and diagnosing mysterious animal maladies with Dr. Hindatu Mohammed, a veterinarian in Austin, TX.