Training Session2024-03-21

Jake Lockyer's Post - LinkedIn

Jake Lockyer shares insights from his conversation with Eben Pagan about the future of AI and creativity. He discusses his prediction that AGI is approaching rapidly and emphasizes the importance of evolving from prompt engineering to becoming a creative director with AI.

Key Moments

How to adapt as a creative in the AI era -- Jake Lockyer's framework for creatives to thrive with AI technology

Prompt Engineering Already Becoming Obsolete

No, prompt engineering is already becoming obsolete. Creatives should instead focus on becoming creative directors with AI.

Why AGI May Arrive Sooner Than Expected

According to designer Jake Lockyer, AGI is likely to arrive very soon, based on the rapid developments in AI over just the past year.

Developing a Monetizable Creative Style With AI

The key to thriving with AI is developing a monetizable creative style and vision

AGI Arriving Much Sooner Than Most People Expect

AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) is likely to arrive much sooner than most people expect

Creatives Becoming Directors Rather Than Technical Operators

Creatives should focus on becoming creative directors with AI rather than technical operators

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  • How-To

    How to adapt as a creative in the AI era -- Jake Lockyer's framework for creatives to thrive with AI technology

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    Creatives as Directors With Unique Monetizable Style

    The future involves creatives becoming directors rather than operators, maintaining their passion while using AI to enhance their work with a unique, monetizable style.

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    Zoom Out and Become a Creative Director With AI

    Creatives should zoom out to become creative directors with AI, developing a unique vision and style they can monetize rather than focusing on technical skills.

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    Why AGI May Arrive Sooner Than Expected

    According to designer Jake Lockyer, AGI is likely to arrive very soon, based on the rapid developments in AI over just the past year.

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    Prompt Engineering Already Becoming Obsolete

    No, prompt engineering is already becoming obsolete. Creatives should instead focus on becoming creative directors with AI.

  • Teaching

    AGI Arriving Much Sooner Than Most People Expect

    AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) is likely to arrive much sooner than most people expect

  • Teaching

    Creatives Becoming Directors Rather Than Technical Operators

    Creatives should focus on becoming creative directors with AI rather than technical operators

  • Teaching

    Developing a Monetizable Creative Style With AI

    The key to thriving with AI is developing a monetizable creative style and vision

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    Prompt Engineering Already Becoming Obsolete as an AI Skill

    Prompt engineering is already becoming obsolete as an AI skill

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    AGI Is Coming Very Soon Based on the Past Year

    I'd put my money on it being very soon. Looking back at this past year alone, and the developments made; I think that's a fair assessment to make.

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    Prompt Engineering Is a Dying Skill

    I spoke about how prompt engineering is a dying skill already.

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    Employees Suck Attitude Creates Confirmation Bias in Hiring

    Keep loving what you do, and do it better with AI.

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Summary

The Rapid Approach of AGI

Jake Lockyer shares his bold prediction that AGI will arrive much sooner than expected. Based on the dramatic developments in AI over just the past year, he believes rapid AGI emergence is a fair assessment to make.

The Death of Prompt Engineering

Rather than focusing on technical AI skills, Lockyer argues that prompt engineering is already becoming obsolete. He urges creatives to move beyond technical operation toward strategic creative direction.

Becoming a Creative Director with AI

The key to thriving in the AI era is developing a unique, monetizable vision and style. Creatives should zoom out to become directors rather than operators, using AI to enhance their passion rather than replace it.

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Counterpoint

Claim:Prompt engineering is a valuable long-term AI skill to develop

Reframe: Prompt engineering is already a dying skill that creatives should move beyond

Jake Lockyer observes that prompt engineering is becoming obsolete and urges focus on creative direction instead

Claim:Technical AI skills are the most important for creatives to learn

Reframe: Vision and creative direction are more valuable than technical AI operation

Jake Lockyer emphasizes zooming out to be a creative director with monetizable vision and style rather than focusing on technical skills

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