In this episode of Life With Machines, Baratunde Thurston sits down with legendary artist and producer Brian Eno to talk AI and creativity. From inventing ambient music to collaborating with icons like David Bowie, Talking Heads, and U2, Eno has spent decades pushing creative boundaries. Now, he's turning his attention to AI. On the heels of the U.S. launch of his newest book What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory, Brian opens up about why he doesn't trust the people controlling AI, the perils of mediocrity in machine-made art, and how unpredictability fuels creativity. They explore the rise of generative music, the myth of the self-made genius, and what it means to embrace randomness. Plus, BLAIR, the show’s AI co-producer, throws in some Oblique Strategies of its own. Is AI a collaborator or just a glorified karaoke machine? And what does it mean to create in a world where the machines are learning from us? Watch now for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of art, technology, and the human touch.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Embracing the Unexpected
00:19 Meet Brian Eno: The Non-Musician
02:07 Brian Eno's Early Fascination with Technology
09:34 The Birth of Generative Art
12:09 The Collaborative Nature of Creativity
15:45 AI and the Future of Art
18:47 The Mediocrity Challenge of AI
23:25 Generative Documentary: A Unique Viewing Experience
26:42 AI's Impact on Society and Trust Issues
33:13 Engaging with AI: BLAIR Adds to Brian’s Oblique Strategies
41:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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