Whoa, Vol. 2: Conversations on AI × Creativity I Don't Care if a Robot Wrote It. If It's Good, It's Good. — Joan Westenberg
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Oct 17, 2025 Joan Westenberg, a writer and strategist known for her insights on creativity and responsible AI use, explores fascinating ideas about the intersection of technology and artistic expression. She shares her journey of deleting her 'second brain' to regain authenticity in her writing. Joan emphasizes using AI for tedious tasks, not for creative passions. She discusses the importance of human oversight, the fear of being replaced by AI, and how absurdism can inspire unique creativity. Ultimately, she advocates for focusing on quality work over the medium it’s created with.
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Deleted Everything And Rebuilt
- Joan deleted her entire blogging presence in a drunken moment and rebuilt her career from scratch.
- She later soberly rebuilt her voice and found traction with an essay about deleting her “second brain.”
Tools Are Neutral; Responsibility Isn't
- Joan frames tools as neutral and stresses human responsibility for how we use them.
- The ethical outcome depends on choices, not on the tool itself.
Give AI The Tasks You Hate
- Use AI to do tasks you hate so you keep doing the creative work you love.
- Let tools handle titles, charts, and video edits while you keep writing, music, and ideation human-led.
