Does Art Have to be Useful?
We often struggle to justify art because it doesn’t feel “useful.” But what if its value lies elsewhere? A reflection on emotional connection, joy, and expression—and why art deserves space in our lives.
Tag: creativity
Boredom resisted: why doing nothing is so hard to do
This weekend I did nothing for an hour. No podcast. No phone. No agenda. Just stillness—and a surprising amount of resistance. Why is boredom so hard to access?
Drawing it Out: How I am slowly making my way around AI Images
In this episode of Try AI for Growth, host Sara Vicente Barreto shares her hands-on experience improving AI image generation using DALL·E. After many failed attempts in the past, she finally cracked the code—by defining her style upfront, using the select tool, and iterating on visual prompts to achieve a cohesive set of cartoon-style illustrations for a critical thinking workshop. She walks listeners through each step, including some comic experiments and key takeaways that anyone experimenting with AI visuals can apply.
Mindful driving and the power of boredom
I found myself present in my last long drive. At times bored and wondering if I should speed to just