8 episodes

AI got you feeling anxious? Welcome to Skills AI Can't Steal - a safe place for Creatives to practice being more human in a world that is more and more automated. We chat with Designers, Artists, Creative thinkers and doers about how we can exercise our unique human skills that will only be more important in our new reality not less. Human beings are wired for connection, relationship, and stories. Therefore creativity in human connection, problem solving , and storytelling will always be needed. Remember, you are a human being with intrinsic worth. 

Skills AI Can't Steal Josh Kidwell

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

AI got you feeling anxious? Welcome to Skills AI Can't Steal - a safe place for Creatives to practice being more human in a world that is more and more automated. We chat with Designers, Artists, Creative thinkers and doers about how we can exercise our unique human skills that will only be more important in our new reality not less. Human beings are wired for connection, relationship, and stories. Therefore creativity in human connection, problem solving , and storytelling will always be needed. Remember, you are a human being with intrinsic worth. 

    The Music is in You with David Reed (Music Educator, Musician)

    The Music is in You with David Reed (Music Educator, Musician)

    As creative beings we struggle with questions of identity and purpose:Why does my art matter in the age of generative AI?Why being called an "Amateur" is a compliment.Are computers becoming more like humans, or are humans becoming more like computers?The meaning of life isn't "being productive".We cover these topics and more with todays special guest, David reed.David Reed is a multi-instrumentalist professional musician based in New York City. A musician for more than 30 years, his uni...

    • 55 min
    Let's talk about Algorithmic Bias with Melissa Santiago (Brand Strategist)

    Let's talk about Algorithmic Bias with Melissa Santiago (Brand Strategist)

    Today we're going to talk about something that AI can and does steal from us – our human biases. Yes, algorithms can be biased just like me and you. We talk with Melissa Santiago about the problems and pitfalls of using AI for your brands marketing and communications needs. Especially when it comes to the topic of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. TOPICSWhere does Algorithmic bias/ AI bias come from?Levi's AI driven diversity campaign fail.How to be a more inclusive Social Media ma...

    • 34 min
    Have Fun and Stay Curious with Chad Parker (Industrial Designer - Bigidesign)

    Have Fun and Stay Curious with Chad Parker (Industrial Designer - Bigidesign)

    Today we talk with Chad Parker, one of the cofounders of Bigidesign. They're an innovative everyday carry product company, with a focus on designing and selling titanium pens, pocket tools, and watches. Bigidesign has multiple US and international Utility and design patents. Currently they're running their 43rd Kickstarter project having already raised over 4 million dollars on the platform!TOPICSThat time Chad built a dirt bike out of leaf blower and BMX bike when he was a kid.How he went fr...

    • 51 min
    Your Perspective Matters with David Perez (poet, author, musician)

    Your Perspective Matters with David Perez (poet, author, musician)

    Does AI have life experience? Does it have a personality? Not really, at least not the way people do. Today we talk with talented writer, David Perez, about the value of personal experience and having a point of view.It's an unscripted honest conversation, and we cover a lot of topics. How do you motivate students to write when ChatGPT can write for them? What do you lose if you don't face the blank page? And how do suffering and joy help us connect with people and not robots?David has worked...

    • 56 min
    Start by Leading Yourself - with Luke Haythorpe (leadership coach)

    Start by Leading Yourself - with Luke Haythorpe (leadership coach)

    My guest for today is leadership and team coach, Luke Haythorpe.There’s a lot to cover. We'll talk about a personality type assessment tool you've probably never heard of, why Myers Briggs might be overly complicated, and why leadership starts with leading yourself. Chat GPT isn't going to help you recognize your tendencies or help you lean into your strengths. Thank goodness we have kind and genuine human beings like Luke Haythorpe to help guide our way. Luke Haythorpe is a leadership and te...

    • 49 min
    Leading with Trust - with Forrest Bryant (creative director)

    Leading with Trust - with Forrest Bryant (creative director)

    In this Episode we'll hear from creative director, Forrest Bryant, on the topic of fostering trust on Creative teams, and helping individuals recognize their potential. This isn't something that ChatGPT can do. It needs to be lived – it needs to be experienced in the context of real life relationships. To start off, Forrest shares his hilarious story about why you probably wouldn't want Gordon Ramsay as your creative director.Forrest Bryant is a creative director and copywriter who beli...

    • 30 min

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Breathe!

If climate crisis, recession, supply chain issues, the proliferation of AR-15s and the catastrophe in Ukraine isn’t enough to keep u awake at night, now we’ve got the Big Brother of AI to creep us out. WTH! Thank you, Josh Kidwell for helping us calm down, BREATHE, laugh, think, and remember that we are human beings (not human “doings”) of infinite value — blessed also with incredible creativity and resourcefulness. This podcast is a must for anyone who feels wigged out by the insidious nature of AI, but it’s also just a prompt to celebrate rather than ruminate. Josh’s voice alone is worth the listen.

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