Wild Geese 20. Convenience Culture is Killing Our Creative Impulses
Feb 25, 2025
Convenience culture might be fulfilling but it's stifling our creativity. Algorithms serve easy answers, but they also rob us of autonomy and genuine discovery. Engaging truly with art requires time and discomfort, which can lead to unexpected brilliance. The value of creative work lies in its challenges, as highlighted through the lens of AI and personal responsibility in art. Discover the importance of leaning into discomfort and the joy of a slower, more intentional creative process.
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Convenience Vs Creative Autonomy
- Anna Corinne argues that chasing instant answers (like from AI) erodes our capacity for creative autonomy and surprise.
- She contrasts product-driven convenience with the inconvenient, exploratory nature of art that builds self-respect.
Divest From Convenience To Practice Problem-Solving
- Try resisting convenience to strengthen your problem-solving muscle and support local ecosystems.
- Remove easy options (like one-click shopping) and ask how you'd find or solve needs differently.
Art Requires Inconvenience
- Anna Corinne frames consumption on a spectrum from product to art and ties convenience to commodification.
- She says creating and consuming art requires wasted time, boredom, and slow discovery that algorithms erase.