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Welcome to “Prosthetic Gods,” the podcast where bioethicist James Hughes and philosopher Nir Eisikovits engage in spirited debates on the ethics and politics of emerging technologies. Hughes, a pro-technology transhumanist, and Eisikovits, with his Luddite stance, explore topics from brain-computer interfaces to artificial intelligence. Tune in and explore the promise and perils of technological advancements with us!
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Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Episode 19 - Will AI Kill Creativity?
This week on Prosthetic Gods, Nir and J wrestle with creativity in the age of generative AI. Are there aesthetic or moral reasons to avoid AI art? Can copyright law protect artists from being displaced by AI slop?
Show Notes:
The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction
AlphaEvolve: A Gemini-powered coding agent for designing advanced algorithms
ChatGPT’s viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns
Trump fires top US copyright official
ChatGPT, DALL-E 2 and the collapse of the creative process
Credits:
Hosted by James Hughes and Nir Eisikovits
Produced by Jake Burley
Music by Jake Burley
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