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With the advent of AI, the DALI project mutated into XUL, and with this environment I was able to begin to directly employ these ideas, which apply to creative domains beyond design and advertising.
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“Smart” processes
Can a creative process be defined? Sure, in fact, there are many... how to put them into practice in a way that does not affect the subjective form of the creatives is the key. A clue: language
The use of AI in conjunction with a (creative) process reminds me of the idea of "Smart Process", which I summarize:
People will always use a mix of ideas from different sources and, since they also improvise, a fully defined Process becomes outdated.
Instead, a SmartProcess with a SmartProcessTool based on ProcessPractices (more flexible and easier to maintain) should be used.
The description of a Process should not be fiction but reflect what is actually done. Users want to apply the process, not just read about it: ExplicitKnowledge should be presented when needed, summarized and useful.
But, by the very nature of the interaction with AI, based on dialogue, I think it adapts very well to an unfolding process, typical of creative processes. An example of the latter is the following session in XUL using a specific process for the advertising domain (in this case a prototype of a new sneaker ad), in addition to some outcomes being fun, it illustrates the creative process
Geneplore
In 1992 Finke et al. proposed the 'Geneplore' model, in which creativity takes place in two phases (Stages): a GenerativePhase, where an individual constructs mental representations (incomplete forms) called PreinventiveStructures, and an ExplorativePhase where those structures are used to come up with creative ideas.
Using the process in XUL: the example bellow is a chair design, two AI chats and image generation to foster creativity from pre-inventive structures and process stages (this could also be done in one chat, or include more processes, tools, and concepts...)
It's not just any Dialogue
BohmDialogue is a form of FreeAssociationThinking conducted in groups with no predefined purpose
Conducted in groups of 10 to 40 people sitting in a single circle for a few hours during regular meetings or days in a workshop
Participants suspend their thoughts, motives, impulses, and judgments to explore and attempt to "Think together" collectively
It is not a discussion, lecture, discourse, or debate but a mutual exploration of human thought
The aim is to observe how hidden values and intentions can control conduct and how cultural differences can clash
Dialogue allows for collective learning and can lead to increased harmony, fellowship, and creativity
There are no firm rules for conducting a Dialogue as its essence is learning through creative participation
Participants examine preconceptions, prejudices, thinking patterns, and share insights
Starting a BohmDialogue involves suspension of thoughts, having between 20 to 40 participants in a circle, setting a duration of about two hours, having experienced facilitators, and beginning with any topic of interest
In a Dialogue, new insights and creativity can emerge, and participants are encouraged to consider conflicting possibilities and hold opposing views simultaneously.
How to start a "Bohm dialogue"
Suspension. Suspension of thoughts, impulses, judgments, etc., lies at the very heart of Dialogue
Numbers. A Dialogue works best with between twenty and forty people seated facing one another in a single circle. Smaller groups, on the other hand, lack the requisite diversity needed to reveal these tendencies and will generally emphasize more familiar personal and family roles and relationships.Duration. A Dialogue needs some time to get going. It is important to point out that perseverance is required. In setting up Dialogues it is useful at the start to agree the length of the session and for someone to take responsibility for calling time at the end. We have found that about two hours is optimum
Leadership. A Dialogue is essentially a conversation between equals. At least one or, preferably two, experienced facilitators are essential
Subject matter. The Dialogue can begin with any topic of interest to the participants. No content should be excluded. In an existing organization the Dialogue will very probably have to begin with an exploration of all the Doubts and Fears that participation will certainly raise. Members may have to begin with a fairly specific Agenda from which they eventually can be encouraged to diverge
About XUL
XUL is an application/environment to support creativity with AI for MacOS
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