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BIGGER THAN ME PODCAST

119. Julian Peterson: Human Creativity, Artificial Intelligence & The Essay App

Aug 1, 2023
Julian Peterson, founder of the Essay App, discusses the tool's innovative features, importance of human input in creativity, parallels between writing and music, essay tips, and insights into challenging preconceptions. Explore the transformative power of the app for a captivating journey through words and ideas.
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  • Essay App enhances writing skills and critical thinking through innovative features.
  • Balancing guiding established writers and nurturing beginners' skills is crucial in designing the Essay App.

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Building SA App: From Initial Idea to Development

Julian Peterson, the founder of SA app, shares the journey from its inception to development. The app stemmed from an educational project with his father, Jordan Peterson, evolving from a complex indexing platform to a streamlined writing app. Despite facing challenges, such as Google introducing similar features, Julian narrowed the focus and launched the app in 2019, aiming to simplify and enhance users' writing experiences.

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