The speaker transitioned from a casual painter to a serious one after leaving a magazine job. They embarked on a project to understand how artists think, starting with friends and expanding to various artists like portrait painters, abstract painters, and musicians. The project involved delving into the artists' state of mind during the creative process rather than just the practical steps. The goal was to help artists ponder on how they achieved their creations without fearing they would lose their creative touch. The conversation also touches on the influence of inspirational figures like poet Louise Glick and the impact of their work on the speaker's career. Traits like being able to introspect and question their creative process seemed to be common among the artists interviewed.
Kara and Scott discuss Sony and Apollo Global wanting to break up Paramount, Apple apologizing after everyone hated the new iPad Pro ad, Melinda Gates resigning from the Gates Foundation, and new reporting that casts doubt on RFK Jr.’s VP pick. Then, earnings, earnings, earnings. What do Kara and Scott think of the latest numbers from Uber, Warner Bros and The New York Times? Plus, Apple has closed in on an agreement with OpenAI to use ChatGPT in iPhone operating systems. And, our Friend of Pivot Adam Moss joins us to discuss his new book, “The Work of Art: How Something Comes From Nothing.”
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