As good as it feels to already know, it’s the learning that is the most fun. The other day, I was part of a panel discussing artificial intelligence and its potential future effects on the photography industry and other forms of arts. This article is not about A.
I., so I will keep its mention particularly short. But the only reason I bring it up is because, during the discussion, one of the things that became clear to me is how much I enjoy the thrill of the hunt.
Sure, A.I. can get me “a” result quicker than traditional methods.
The efficiency is undeniable. But, by replacing the sometimes arduous process of getting to your desired result, you can also deprive yourself of the fun and ownership that comes from discovering the process on your own. I guess I’ve always enjoyed being a student.
Maybe not being in school exactly. Life can be rough for the socially challenged. But I did love the act of learning.
Even if the topic at hand was one I knew full well would be of no use to me beyond the wall of academia (I’m speaking to you, Calculus), I still enjoyed the process of sitting in a classroom and being presented with ideas I never knew existed. I enjoyed the feeling that my mind could start as an empty vessel and become more buoyant through hard work and study. Learning photography was the ultimate equation.
Anybody can enjoy looking at a great photograph. But it was when I began to ask the question of how those great images I was seeing were practically created th.
