Lately, as I write and research, I find myself caught in quiet arguments with myself—turning over questions about creativity, machines, and what makes something meaningful. These thoughts aren’t just abstract; they shape how I build worlds, characters, and systems in my fiction. One recurring question keeps surfacing: if something not human can create, what does that mean for those of us who’ve long defined ourselves by the act of creation? This essay isn’t a set of conclusions—it’s a snapshot of the questions I keep coming back to, sparked by real-world debates and fueled by the strange, shifting edge where imagination and emerging technology meet. Photo by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-person-holding-a-prosthetic-arm-6153345/ The Shifting Boundaries of Creativity: Human Exceptionalism Meets AI Throughout history, humans have consistently created special categories to maintain separation between themselves and other entities — whether animals, people of different ...

  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept confined to the realm of science fiction. Its presence is rapidly growing across various industries, including the creative arts, the environment, and even our everyday lives. As a writer, I’ve had the opportunity to explore different facets of AI in my work, and I’ve been reflecting on the ways in which it’s shaping our world—both for better and for worse. In my latest projects, RePHleXions: Echoes of Existence and The Life of Phi , I dive into different aspects of AI. RePHleXions takes a closer look at AI’s role in the creative arts—how it’s reshaping music, writing, and visual art. In The Life of Phi , I delve into AI’s biases and the environmental implications of technology. Both works confront the rapid advancements in AI and the profound implications they have on our lives and the world around us. But as much as I explore these themes in my books, I’m also deeply curious about your thoughts and experiences. We live in ...