I’m intrigued by parallels between declining biodiversity that you highlight, and generative artificial intelligence’s tendency towards blandness, error, and sameness when its models are trained using data generated by the empire of AI. https://news.rice.edu/news/2024/breaking-mad-generative-ai-could-break-internet. It may lead to a doom loop of lack of diversity in thought and image in the content we consume. I hope we flesh and blood humans can continue to be as innovative, resourceful, and adaptable to the industrial and information changes we inflict on ourselves, as the birds you describe are, who find ways to use plastic to make a nest.
I’m intrigued by parallels between declining biodiversity that you highlight, and generative artificial intelligence’s tendency towards blandness, error, and sameness when its models are trained using data generated by the empire of AI. https://news.rice.edu/news/2024/breaking-mad-generative-ai-could-break-internet. It may lead to a doom loop of lack of diversity in thought and image in the content we consume. I hope we flesh and blood humans can continue to be as innovative, resourceful, and adaptable to the industrial and information changes we inflict on ourselves, as the birds you describe are, who find ways to use plastic to make a nest.
That’s a very insightful parallel, Diana, and I think your concern is well-placed. I will check out the article. Thanks
Congratulations on your book launch!
Thank you!
I have played Gamma World, both back in the day, and more recently. A very imaginative gameworld.
I should try it again as an adult! Super fun 🎲
Great post and congratulations on your book launch!
Thank you for your support, Jill! 🙏🦜🌕
that magpie nest of bird-spikes is amazing architecture
Truly incredible! 🪶
Gamma World! I still have my well-played boxed game from middle/high school days. That pic of those well-armed Hoops was one of my fav illustrations.
Same here! Somewhere in the storage locker on a folded-up sheet of hex paper is a detailed GM's map of the post-apocalyptic ruins of Des Moines 🤓
Thanks for the preorder link, I’ve just snatched a copy!
Thank you!