Gentleman Argentum wrote:
I have no clue what arena you compete in, clamoring among others to gain recognition. DeviantArt I am familiar with, Facebook groups? I am not sure what other forums. I jumped to the assumption you create graphic art, which is the usual thing. Extremely competitive.
Many artists use AI nowadays in amazing ways. There indeed is an solid career path for an AI-whisperer, which is what all artists will be from now on. The time when artists used to paint every little pixel, I don't think that applies anymore, same with writing, too. If I set out to write a novel, which I might, then I'd lean on AI not just a little, but a lot, and expect it to write everything for me, with just guides and mods from me. In fact, I am tempted to do this when I retire. I want to write a novel for every pet peeve I have, illustrated by witty and charming characters. That will be about 153 novels, and I don't have much time left, but should take about a year or so with the power of AI.
I just had enough energy and time to answer! I create illustrations, webcomics, and animations, and I’ve recently started using AI to animate my illustrations. It's been a game-changer for me since I work solo, and creating stories, characters, and illustrations can be quite challenging on my own. I’m genuinely impressed with the outcomes of the prompts.
it's exciting to imagine the possibilities AI can offer. However, I also have some fears about the future of creativity. I worry that if prompts start to handle most of the work, there might be little meaning left in the creative process. It's terrifying to consider, especially when post-modernism suggests that everything has already been discovered, and AI feels like the ultimate proof of that.
Gentleman Argentum wrote:
I feel the same way about the U.S., I sense this impulse to flee the medical desert, but where? Where is safe? Where is better? What country would even permit me to emigrate? The Western nations all have high barriers to emigration, financial ones that exceed my modest means. An income of $50,000/yr, for example. I do not have that. My plan is to research pockets of the U.S. with a higher doctor:patient ratio, combined with low cost of living, and low crime rate, and consider relocating there.
You might consider Italy, it is close enough to Turkey and the barriers are lower. You can buy a house in Italy for cheap right now--again, need $. My cousin learned Italian and moved to Italy with his wife after retirement. He loves it.
Hope this helps. You seem to have the right notions especially for your age.
As for finding a place to live, I completely understand your concerns. Nowhere indeed feels completely safe, and having $ would make it much easier. I’m also interested in Italy and I find Italian people similar to Turkish. However, getting a visa from my country is a significant hurdle, and I’m not sure if moving is feasible, especially financially.
I hope you find the right location for yourself as well, whether in the U.S. or elsewhere. I believe there’s a place out there that will feel right for you.
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27 Jan 2025, 5:09 pm
