🧠 Idea Shift: From Commands to Conversation
AI isn’t a vending machine. It’s a mirror.
Most people still treat AI like a search bar: type a task, hit enter, move on. Fast. Functional. Forgettable.
But what if that transaction-first mindset is the very thing holding us back?
This piece unpacks the automation trap we’ve inherited, where prompts are treated like commands and AI like a shortcut. We’re not designing relationships. We’re issuing orders.
Real creative power begins when we shift from extraction to exploration.
Prompting is less about formula and more about perspective. It’s not about finding the perfect prompt. It’s about staying in dialogue long enough to notice what you're not asking.
This is an invitation to change your thinking, not just your tools.
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🎭 Deepfake, Deep Ethics
When a meme becomes a mirror.
Google’s Veo 3 can now generate ultra-realistic videos from simple text prompts. Sound. Dialogue. Cinematic pacing. The illusion is seamless and disorienting.
This reflection starts with a viral Mike Tyson meme. But where it leads is far more sobering. As AI-generated media edges closer to the real, we are no longer just creating. We are curating belief itself.
What does ethical creativity look like when anything can be faked convincingly?
What responsibilities do we hold when our tools can bypass consent and context entirely?
This isn’t just about tech literacy. It’s about emotional literacy.
This is a meditation on power, authorship, and the thin line between storytelling and deception.
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⚡ Quick Wins: Rethink How You Prompt
Shift from commands to conversation
Instead of “Write a proposal,” try “I’m working on a proposal for X. Can we explore some angles?”Ask “What if,” not just “What”
Use prompts to explore, not just produce. Invite questions, perspectives, and tension.Pause for ethics
Before generating hyper-realistic content, ask: Could this confuse or mislead? Does it respect its source?Treat failure as iteration
If the first result misses, refine it. Try “That’s close, can we shift the tone or angle?”Remember: prompting is shaping
Every interaction is a chance to guide how AI and creativity evolve together.
🧭 Product Hunt Radar
Creative AI tools worth watching:
Phygital+: Combines 30+ AI tools in one space. Chain models like MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, and ChatGPT into custom pipelines. Think infrastructure, not hacks.
Flowdrafter: A distraction-free writing tool. Hides what you’ve written, blocks backspacing, and keeps you moving forward. Sometimes support means stepping aside.
Latitude: Open-source, no-code platform for building AI agents. With 2,500+ integrations and a clean prompt workspace, it prioritizes accuracy and long-term learning.
🪴 Productivity Prompt: For Personal Growth
Prompt: I'm curious about my own resistance to delegation. What are the deeper reasons people struggle to let go of control? Let's explore the psychology in a compassionate way.
🌎 In the News
🧠 AI Chatbots & Mental Health
Brown University found that AI chatbots often violate core therapy ethics, even when prompted to follow evidence-based techniques. They mishandle crises and simulate empathy without real care, raising concerns about their unchecked role in mental health. Read it🎨 Adobe’s Creators Report
86% of creators now use generative AI, but with intention. Most are curating trusted tools, not blindly adopting them. With mobile-first creation on the rise, intuitive AI workflows are shaping what and how we make next. Read it⚖️ Copyright Office on AI Authorship
The U.S. Copyright Office reaffirmed: AI-only works aren’t copyrightable. Human creative input matters. Prompts alone don’t count, but substantial editing or direction does. Read it
🌿 Workshop Recap: Thinking with AI: From Curiosity to Creation
What if AI could think with you, not for you?
Last week, artists, designers, and curious minds gathered to explore AI as a creative partner. In just 90 minutes, we moved past prompt engineering and into a more collaborative rhythm. Tools like ChatGPT became thinking companions instead of command-line tools.
Participants left with prototypes and sketch concepts they shaped alongside a model, not just through it.
The takeaway: AI doesn’t need to replace your creative process. It can expand it, if you meet it with curiosity instead of control.
✍️ Insight in the Pause
The more I work with AI, the more I see that the value isn’t in perfect prompts. It’s in staying close to what resists automation. The judgment calls, the messy edges, the parts that still feel human.
We don’t need to rush past that. There’s insight in the pause.
✨ Curious about working with AI more intentionally?
If you're learning how to design with AI, think alongside it, or build more responsibly, I’d love to hear where you’re at. Whether you’re just starting or evolving your workflow, let’s schedule a free 30-minute vibe check. No pressure, just a conversation to explore what you need and how I can support you.