CREATIVE COMPUTER

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NOVEMBER 19TH, 2015

COHENS NEW AI
ARTIST

AARON early model illustration,

circa 1985

WILLIAM WILTSE

computer
programming as a
whole. Programmers,
like AARON, can learn
from looking at the
works of others and
using it to make their
own unique creation.
In this way, Cohens
AARON AI is not simply
a product of the
creative process, but
also an analogy of the
creative process and
the value of finding
inspiration in others
Programmers, like AARON, can learn from looking at the works
of others and using it to make their own unique creation.

Harold Cohen has unveiled

his new AI artist today.
Dubbed AARON, this AI
artist is capable of not only
drawing its own images, but
also learning from input from
the user (i.e. submitting other
drawing techniques) and
incorporating these into its
drawings as well. This is a
perfect example of the risk
vs. reward system of
creativity, with Cohen
receiving a lot of praise for
his newfound creation due to

Steyn has devised a system of Four driving factors of creative productivity, with these
four factors being motive, discordance, constraints, and environment. Steyn first starts off with the
primary factor of motive this factor is definitely one of the most important, as it is what drives a
creator to engage in the creative process. It is necessary, as creativity is not spontaneous; it requires
an act of will, persistence, and an intelligent creator. This is especially true in the realm of computer
science without the proper time management and dedication to writing code, you simply will not
have anything to show for it. Discorance is another factor of creativity Steyn states that in order to
truly develop a unique idea, one must go against the status quo. Although AARON in the previous
article drew inspiration from other pieces of art it was shown, it still managed to create its own unique
works.
Constraints are also a factor in the creative process rather, overcoming these constraints is
necessary for creative success. Finally, environment is also a factor in creativity. This factor is often
overlooked, especially with programmers. Your work environment typically will reflect on your work
ethic a dirty desk and room will often lead to decreased motivation, thus less motive, to get things
Jose Luis Contreras Vidal is utilizing
A new programming
Linda Candy states
science specifically neuroscience to
language called
that there are three
monitor patients neural activity while they
Processing
is
integral parts to
engage in artistic activities such as playing
currently
making
is
creative
games, painting, drawing, and dancing. It
easier for
productivity:
has also introduced people to their very own
programming
students
flexibility,
neural orchestras says Jessica Arriens,
to
make
graphical
collaboration, and
illustrating the intersection of science and art.
interfaces. Its very
structure. Flexibility
This has been a difficult task in the past;
easily
approachable,
allows for easier
however, it has been made possible by
and
allows
newcomers
content creation for
specially built EEG skullcaps fitted with
to coding to simply
the creator,
sensors created to monitor signals produced
pick
it
up,
without
the
collaboration allows
in the brain. This projects eventual purpose
rigid structure of
creators to share their