Scott Z. Burns

Scott Z. Burns, renowned writer and director of 'Contagion', dives into the intriguing intersection of AI and screenwriting. He shares his experience using AI to explore a sequel, highlighting both the advantages and unique challenges it poses in storytelling. The conversation reveals AI's limitations in creativity while emphasizing the irreplaceable role of human intuition. Burns also discusses Lexter, an AI critique tool, and the importance of crafting effective prompts for better collaboration between human writers and AI. The future of creativity may depend on this delicate balance.