How to be a Creator #3: Recognize the intersections

Active Recall with Walter & Francis by Walter & Francis

May 21, 20238:56Technology

Shout out ChatGPT for this summary: In this recording, I share my thoughts on the importance of intersections and imitation in creativity. Drawing from David Chang's "Eat a Peach" and Jerry Saltz's "How to Be an Artist",...

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