Justine Bateman, an actor, filmmaker, and author with a background in computer science, shares her insightful perspectives on the artistic landscape. She discusses how AI threatens creativity and the essence of storytelling, emphasizing the urgency for adaptation in the film industry. Bateman also reflects on the fickleness of fame and the beauty of natural aging, advocating for authenticity over societal expectations. Their lively conversation delves into the ethics of creativity in the age of technology and the liberating acceptance of being forgotten.
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Making "Feel": An Experimental Film
Justine Bateman made the experimental film "Feel" by recording people sitting quietly and then overlaying their silent moments with their thoughts and color art.
She used journal audio recordings of her own doubts as a narrative thread to connect the standalone segments.
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Streamers Disrupt Film Business
Justine Bateman claims the original film business model died with the rise of streamers who prioritize scale and tech DNA over diverse genres.
She describes streamers as 'carpetbaggers' who undercut traditional studios and churn out content for profit, threatening creative diversity.
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Generative AI is Theft, Bateman Says
Justine Bateman asserts that generative AI is absolute theft because it is trained on massive amounts of creatives’ work without consent or compensation.
This widespread copyright violation poses a fundamental threat to the value and rights of original artistic work.
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A collection of talks by Shunryu Suzuki, offering insights into Zen practice. The book emphasizes the importance of maintaining a beginner's attitude in meditation and daily life, encouraging openness and simplicity.
Long Island Compromise
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Fame
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This book is the first in the 5-book Christian fiction series, the Firstborn Series, which is part of the Baxter Family Drama. It follows Dayne Matthews, a successful Hollywood actor, as his heart pulls him toward a woman and a family whose lives are tied to his. Meanwhile, Katy Hart, the director of Christian Kids Theater in Bloomington, Indiana, finds her contentment disrupted when she meets Dayne Matthews. The story explores themes of hope, healing, and God’s divine leading in the face of challenging circumstances[1][4].
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Justine Bateman
Justine Bateman's "Face" delves into the societal obsession with youth and beauty, particularly as it impacts women. The book challenges conventional notions of aging and beauty standards, exploring the psychological and emotional effects of these pressures. Bateman shares personal anecdotes and observations, highlighting the unrealistic expectations placed on women to maintain a youthful appearance. She encourages readers to embrace their natural aging process and challenge the industry's influence on self-perception. The book is a powerful call for self-acceptance and a rejection of the beauty industry's often harmful messages.
I’ve known for years that the actor and filmmaker Justine Bateman had prescient thoughts about art and society. But now, we need her (and her complementary background in computer science) more than ever. Far-removed from her teen stardom on Family Ties, Justine and I talk about how artificial intelligence threatens the existence of movies, books, and even our creative souls. I knew there was something to opting for privacy, and it turns out that Justine specifically sees it as a way to protect art as we know it. Plus, we discuss how fickle fame can be and why she finds beauty and practicality in aging naturally.
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