I've finally figured out an argument that convinces coding tech-bros that AI art is bad.
Got into a discussion today (actually a discussion, we were both very reasonable and calm even through I felt like committing violence) with a tech-bro-coded lady who claimed that people use AI in coding all the time so she didn't see why it mattered if people used AI in art.
Obviously I repressed the surge of violence because that would accomplish nothing. Plus, this lady is very articulate, the type who makes claims and you sit there thinking no that's wrong it must be but she said it so well you're kind of just waffling going but, no, wait-- so I knew I had to get this right if I was gonna come out of this unscathed.
The usual arguments about it being about the soul of it and creation fell flat, in fact she was adamant that anyone who believed that was in fact looking down at coding as an art form as she insisted it is. Which, sure, you can totally express yourself through coding. There's a lot more nuance as to the differences but clearly I was not going to win this one.
The other people I was with (literally 8 people anti-ai against her, but you can't change the mind of someone who doesn't want to listen and she just kept accusing us of devaluing coding as an art) took over for I kid you not 15 minutes while I tried desperately to come up with a clear and articulate way to explain the difference to her. They tried so many reasonable arguments, coding being for a function ("what, art doesn't serve a function?") coding being many discrete building blocks that you put together differently, and the AI simply provides the blocks and you put it together yourself ("isn't that what prompt building is") that it's bad for the environment ("but not if it's used for capitalism, hm?" "Yeah literally that's how capitalism works it doesn't care about the environment" she didn't like that response)
But I finally got it.
And the answer is: It's not about what you do, it's about what you claim to be.
Imagine that someone asks an AI to write a code and, by some miracle, it works perfectly without them having to tweak it---which is great because they couldn't tell you what a single solitary thing in that code means.
Now imagine this person, with their code that they don't know how it works, goes and applies to be a coder somewhere, presenting this AI code as proof that they're qualified.
Should they be hired?
She was horrified, of course. Of course they shouldn't be. They're not qualified. They can't actually code, and even if by some miracle they did have an AI successfully write a flawless code for every issue they came across that wouldn't be their code, you could hire any shmuck on the street to do that, no reason to pay someone like they're creating something.
When actual engineers use AI what they do is get some kind of base, which they then go though and check for problems and then if they find any they fix them, and add on to the base code with their own knowledge instead of just trying different prompt after prompt until they randomly come across one that works.
People who generate code like this don't usually call themselves engineers. They're people who needed a bit of code and didn't have the knowledge to generate it, and so used a resource.
And there you go. There are people who have none of the skills of artists, they don't practice, they don't create for themselves. When they feed the prompt to the AI they then don't just use the resulting image as a reference point for their own personal masterpiece, and if they don't like it they don't have the skills to change it---they simply try another prompt, and do that until they get something they like.
These people are calling themselves artists.
Not only that, these people are bringing the AI generated thing to interviews, and they are getting hired, leaving people who slave over their craft out of the job.
And that is the difference, for the tech bros who think AI art isn't a big deal.
to you, seven years later.
I fucking hate this man, I really don't. I just don't understand how a damn song was able to illicit such an emotion out of me that it made me cry (I don't think it was crying since tears just wouldn't stop and I've been laying in bed like a damn corpse for 3 hours), calm and somehow changed my entire mindset. I left the fandom of mcyt's because everyone kept telling me to because it consumed me from a young age but it was really fun to see others have fun, to see different people play the same game in there own ways, to just listen to them and take in the things they said and I'm glad I came back especially with someone like Dream there. Idk if anyone else understands but I'm glad that he is there. And I'm really glad this song exists even if I found it a bit late.
Sorry if I sound pretentious or something I just got really emotional and didn't know how or where to go so here I am.
Dark clothes makes his smile brighter.
TELL ME WHY EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN THIS GODAMN GAME IS BUILT LIKE A MODEL? Mc? STUNNING. The guys? GODS. Opponents? The suspects (that one mom from ep 3 or smthg)? FINE
I CAN'T TAKE THIS
the first law of tragedies: the end is already written and inevitable. the second law of tragedies: your actions are all your own and you can choose to get off this ride whenever you want. the third law of tragedies: we both know that you are never going to do that.
Makoto tries to back away, but the wall has him trapped as Haru leans into him and kisses him, his mouth half-open, his lips pliant and soft. Their teeth clack together a few times, but Makoto still finds himself feeling light-headed as Haru sucks his bottom lip between his two, biting down on it gently and eliciting a faint moan from the back of Makoto’s throat.
This fic screwed me over so bad and it was amazing. Had we but world enough, and time by anditwasstinky (thewicked). It’s long and cute and AMAZING and all I ever needed.
I guess friends you can welcome me on the dark side. *~*
This was an interesting find, and I wanna keep it somewhere easy to find for a couple of years but also this could help others.
CLEANING
Dish soap
Laundry detergent
All-purpose cleaner
Hand soap
Broom
Mop
Wash cloths / rags
Vacuum
Dustpan
Lint roller
Sponges
KITCHENWARE
Plates
Bowls
Spoons
Forks
Knives
Glasses
Mugs
Tongs
Spatula
Plastic wrap
Ziplock baggies
Garbage bags
Paper towel
Tupperware
Ice tray
Oven mitts
Potato peeler
Mixing bowls
Frying pan
Pot
Baking sheet
Whisk
Stirring spoons / ladels
Tea infuser ball
Measuring cups
Strainer
Cutting board
Coffee maker
Kettle
Toaster
Magnets
Dry erase markers
Sticky notes
Microwave
Wire sponge
Trash bin
Recycling bin
Rubber gloves
Silverware organizer
Measuring spoons
Aluminum foil
Wax paper
Can opener
Bottle opener
Containers for salt, sugar, flour, etc.
LIVINGROOM
Sofa
Rocking chair (you know you want one)
Loveseat
Coasters
Blankets
Throw pillows
Coffee table
Book shelves
TV
TV stand
Floor lamp
End table
Stereo system / radio
BEDROOM
Mattress
Box spring
Bedframe
Linens
Sheets
Comforter
Hangers
Laundry hamper
Trash bin
Curtains
Pillows
Pillow cases
Night table
Alarm clock
Lamp
Dresser
Coat rack
Desk / vanity
Comfy chairs
DININGROOM
Dining table
Minimum of 2 chairs
Coasters
Placemat
Tablecloth
Tea lights /candles and candle holders
BATHROOM
Face clothes
Towel
Soap bar
Body wash
Shampoo
Conditioner
Tissues
Toilet paper
Trash bin
Plunger
Toilet cleaner
Cold, flu, pain, and allergy meds
Hydrogen peroxide
Antibacterial ointment
First-Aid kit
Tweezers
Nail clippers
Band-aids
Shower rod
Shower curtain
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Floss
Period products
Bathmat
Air freshener
Trash bin
Towel rod
Towels
MISCELLANEOUS
Elastic bands
Stapler
Stables
Paper clips
Needles and thread
AA / AAA batteries
Light bulbs
Extension cords
Scotch tape
Duct tape
Shovel
Rake (if you have a yard)
Stain remover
Jar of courters for laundry mat
Screw drivers
Hammer
Nails
Sticky tack
Screws
Box cutter / X-acto
Pliers
Wrench
Pens
Paper
Pencils
Pencil sharpener
Eraser
Welcome matt
Shoe rack
Coat rack
Flashlight
Flashlight batteries
Watch batteries
Rechargeable batteries and charger
Safe place to discard dead batteries
Candles
Matches
Lighter
Mini travel fans
Real fans
Emergency Survival kit
Fire extinguisher
Landline phone
Window air conditioner
Carbon monoxide alarm
Fire alarm
FOOD STUFF
Mustard
Ketchup
Mayo
Salt
Pepper
Baking soda
Flour
Eggs
Milk
Bread
Olive oil
Tea
Jam
Peanut-butter
Coffee grounds
Cereal
Rice
Pasta
Vegetable soup
Tomato sauce
Frozen vegetables
Crackers
Chickpeas / lentils
Apples
Oranges
Granola bars
Juice
Hot chocolate mix
Frozen meats
I am getting deeper and I am not controling the situation.
Experience: Learning the right way to connect the dots.