Right now, we are planning the next StoryCamp in VALLEY and the accompanying pillow book called READER which circles around the title HEAR & NOW. Wonderful articles from all over the world are arriving – fueling the curating process and deepening the relations between all the people involved.
Meanwhile, in another universe, there is this kind of flat discourse around AI – representing a final rebellion of the old spirit, which – algorithmically recharged – becomes a sparkling weapon. It is compliance disguised as innovation, ambitiously simulating creativity but not able to be creative. The amusing part is that most of their apologists are dinosaurs whose days are numbered.
I don’t say that it cannot make fun to play with programs like chatGPT. But the problem is, that it overrates the responses and avoids questioning. So, the dialogue process – if intended – often starts refreshing and soon becomes boring. To exemplify this statement I want to share my latest example of a dialogue (with chatGPT) about the project I care so much.
Can you reflect on this phrase? "HEAR & NOW” …
The phrase "HEAR & NOW" carries a powerful message about being present in the moment and actively engaging with what is happening around us.
"Hear" implies not just listening passively, but truly understanding and absorbing what is being said or experienced. It suggests being attuned to the sounds, voices, and messages in our environment. It also encourages empathy and openness to others' perspectives and emotions.
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"Now" emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment. It urges us to let go of distractions from the past or worries about the future, and instead, focus our attention on the here and now. By doing so, we can fully experience and appreciate the richness of life as it unfolds in front of us.
Together, "HEAR & NOW" serves as a reminder to actively listen, engage, and participate in the present moment with awareness, mindfulness, and openness. It encourages us to embrace the beauty, challenges, and opportunities that exist in the here and now.
Why do you think we write "HEAR & NOW" and not more common "HERE & NOW"?
The choice to write "HEAR & NOW" instead of the more common "HERE & NOW" could be intentional to emphasize the act of listening and active engagement. While "here" typically refers to a physical location, "hear" implies not just physical presence, but also mental attentiveness and understanding.
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